Mercedes 280SL w113 1969 - Restoration process / 2023-01-28

This stunning 1969 Pagoda Roadster is particularly unique with its combination of astonishing final Midnight Blue paintwork over soothing warm Parchment interior and contrasting original blue carpets. Car enjoys both a soft top and a removable hardtop. Every nut and bolt on the car would be disassembled and refinished to the incredible standard as seen today. The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was bought in Canada in 1969 and was used in London, Ontario all its life. Professor Robert L. Barr living at McClure Drive, London, Ontario, N6G 2L1, Canada was the first owner of the car. After his death the wife Susan Bar has driven this car until 1977. The next owner was Susan Sturns that owned the car for 17 years and sold it to Mr. H.Hervie from Strathroy, Ontario. After the death of Mr. Hervie in 2014 the car together with his property was sold to Mr. Kees Cheong Yu from London, Ontario, who decided to make complete restoration of the car. Facing the need of large investments, very specific Mercedes Benz expert knowledge and no antique car restoration experience, he decided to sell the car in 2019.