1968 Mercedes 280SL
This 1968 280SL Came to us as an un-finished project in need of completion. Said to have been a long-time California car; the body and mechanical components appeared to be nearly rust-free and in overall good condition.
We will be rebuilding the mechanicals using all Genuine Mercedes Parts and rebuilding each component as needed to make this a like-new finished driver for the owner.
All original hardware has been removed, cleaned, and sent out for gold cad plating. The braking system has been completely rebuilt with genuine MB components and the transmission, driveshaft & rear axle has been given the same treatment.
All original Chrome has been re-plated and every piece of this vehicle has been replaced or rebuilt.
12/2020 : UPDATE : This car has been completed and shipped back to its owner.
Please contact us if you are interested in commissioning a restoration or if you would like us to locate a vehicle for you.
518-203-6260
brett@automotionclassics.com
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- Working Original radio will receive a new face, knobs and re-chromes bezel.
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- Rebuilt injector pump & rebuilt short style water pump
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- rebuilt transmission cleaned & ready for installation
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- Restored fuel tank ready for installation
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- using all original hardware when possible : Correct yellow cad replacement hardware where necessary
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- Heater box unit rebuilt & re-installed under dash.
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- Refurbished air cleaner assembly with new clamps, latches & hose
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- Engine bay restoration
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- Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio : Correct for early 280SL
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- Front & Rear crank seal replacement
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- Here is what we hope the finished product will look like
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- Correct bare metal VIN stamping protected by a clear coat
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- Finished painted engine bay
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- Factory spot welds duplicated
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- Damaged fender apron ton be repaired before
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- Engine bay in white sealer
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- Engine assembly & cosmetics underway
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- Old rust repair patch repaired correctly and fender seam prepped for spot welds.
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- All original hardware re-plated in correct gold-cad
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- Vapor-blasted original aluminum parts
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- Engine lines & brackets being disassembled for re-plating in correct Gold Cad
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- Trim holes welded shut Passenger side
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- No lower trim holes present
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- Previous body crease “Dent puller” repair and all lower trim holes welded shut on aluminum door skin.
Hello,
I am the owner of a Pagoda that I want to be restored.
As a benchmark, understanding that you have not seen the car, I would like to know how much has cost this restoration of this Pagoda?
Thank you
FCourtois