This collection of W113 SL “Pagoda” parts were removed from a 1970 280SL, but most of the parts will fit onto the whole W113 lineup including the 230SL, 250SL, and the 280SL. Included in this auction are exterior cosmetics including front grill assembly, OEM taillights, chrome moulding set, headlight lens set, chrome headlight bezel trim, chrome windshield trim set, two-point seatbelt assemblies, Zierstab aluminum trim set with clips, hard top seals, headlight doors, rear trunk lid lock, rear trunk chrome handle, 280SL trunk badge, front hood emblem, side aluminum trim, Hischmann antenna mast, front/rear side markers, deck lid star, hardtop release handles, tail light lens seal, door handle gasket, left door water deflector rail, bracket for hood support rod, RH plate for hood support rod, right bonnet torsion spring bar support block, rear right brake bulb holder, and soft top lid handle. These parts are OEM and removed from an original car in preparation for this auction. The seller out of Cincinnati, Ohio offers world wide shipping with expenses handled by the buyer with local pickup as an option.
Part numbers are largely provided for this batch auction of original W113 “Pagoda” SL parts:
Detailed photos of each part are available in the gallery. The seller does note some parts have wear and age related patina, such as the grill and the US style headlight lenses. The chrome grill is complete and lacks any sort of damage from fender benders. The lenses show minimal UV damage, fading, or cracking with their plastic shell backings showing all tabs and no pieces missing. The rubber gaskets for the lenses show in good original condition with no dry rot.
The photos of the hard top levers and hardware exhibit minimal surface level corrosion and the plastic bushings are undamaged with no rotting. The brightwork exhibits good gloss and plating. The seabelts appear to be in excellent condition with no green corrosion working its way through the chrome plating showing the interior of this car was stored gently and in a dry environment with very little use – same goes with the tonneau crank arm. The gold Cadmium plating shows as new on the seat belt mounting hardware. The plating on the exterior trim and bezels show in good condition.
The Hirschmann antenna again exhibits no moisture damage with excellent finishes as does the trunk lock assembly, meaning there was no standing water in the trunk of this Pagoda. Rare OEM rubber trim, molding, and seals appear to be supple and flexible making them easy to mount to the winner’s car to avoid handling sub-par Turkish reproductions. The tail light seal does show a rip.
Removed from a 1970 280SL, it’s evident the car these parts were removed from was in good condition as the bright work, rubber, and plastics show with little wear or elemental damage. Provided are detailed pictures of all parts including all imperfections. The seller out of Cincinnati, Ohio offers world wide shipping with expenses handled by the buyer with local pickup as an option.
As W113 Pagodas gain value in the collector car market, the prices of the parts also go up in both value and rarity. Not a lot of these cars were produced and there are now many restoration shops across the globe that restore W113 cars, meaning there’s a lot of demand and very little supply. When parts like this lot pop up on auction, it’s wise for either W113 owners/enthusiasts or shops specializing in these cars to just bid and buy collections like this. While we’d love to see them go to good use, others might see this as a savings account that collects interest as the market on W113s get hotter and hotter every year. With places like Turkey reproducing decent parts to support the owners, nothing comes close to OEM Mercedes-Benz cosmetic and rubber parts like what we see here. Factory is always better than aftermarket. Especially for a car as deserving as a Pagoda and the full parts listed below:
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Appreciate all your bids, I would like to remind you all that the estimated total value: $14,000+$2,600 bid placed by @Guitarob
$2,550 bid placed by @Hanfaw
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@Guitarob Hi Yes, the parts can be packaged and shipped. Shipping and related expenses would be the responsibility of the buyer.Can the parts be shipped? Will you package them for shipping?$650 bid placed by @Guitarob
$600 bid placed by @amusicianslife
$550 bid placed by @Guitarob
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Dear All, Thank you so much for viewing, messaging, adding to your watchlist and placing bids — truly appreciate the interest in the collection! Individually, these parts add up to well over $14,000 in market value. My hope is to see them stay together and go to the right enthusiast who will truly appreciate them. Below is a value breakdown based on multiple sources including eBay, SLShop, specialty marketplaces, and select dealers. Original Grille with Chrome Surround & Center Bar – $2,400–$5,000 OEM Taillights (L & R, bezel) – $1,700–$2,200 Chrome Molding Set – $1,200–$1,600 Headlight Lens Set (US style) – $1250–$1,500 Chrome Headlight Bezel Trim – $900–$1,200 Chrome Windshield Trim Set – $600–$800 Seatbelt Solutions Chrome Safety Belt Set (black) – $400–$500 Zierstab Aluminum Trim Set w/ Clips – $400–$500 Hard Top Seals Bundle – $350–$450 AJ Headlight Door – $300–$400 Rear Trunk Lid Lock – $250–$350 Rear Trunk Chrome Handle – $200–$300 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda Chrome Emblem – $150–$200 Front Hood Emblem – $200–$250 Side Aluminum Trim – $180–$240 Hirschmann Antenna Mast – $150–$200 Front & Rear Side Markers – $120–$180 Deck Lid Trunk Emblem Star – $100–$150 Hardtop Release Handles (pair) – $100–$150 Tail Light Lens Seal – $80–$120 Door Handle Gasket – $60–$90 Left Door Water Deflector Rail – $50–$80 Bracket for Hood Support Rod – $40–$60 RH Plate for Hood Support Rod – $40–$60 Right Bonnet Torsion Spring Bar Support Block – $40–$60 Right Bulb Holder – $40–$60 Soft Top Lid Handle – $40–$60 Estimated total value (individual): $14,000+ These parts are increasingly hard to come by. Hope they find a great home with someone restoring, preserving or collecting a W113. Thanks again for looking, and good luck to all bidders!@joepalmer Joe — your comment truly means a lot. Stories like yours are priceless, and I can’t tell you how nice it is to hear that these parts will help your restoration. Appreciate you sharing, and best of luck in the bidding — I’d be glad to see them go to a project filled with passion like yours!Thank you to seller! My brother and I are restoring a 1967 250 SL and would use many of these parts to replace those on the car that are a bit worse for wear. We look forward to bidding on this collection and hopefully prevailing joe palmer$265 bid placed by @joepalmer
$100 bid placed by @72Driver
Hi everyone, This is my first auction on MB Market and I’m really excited to share this collection of W113 Mercedes-Benz SL “Pagoda” Parts. These were removed from a 1970 280SL during a restoration project.. The curation includes a wide range of exterior trim, chrome, rubber seals, hardware, and accessories—perfect for restorations, spares, or collectors. I’ve did my best to provide detailed photos of each item, and I’m also happy to take additional pictures or videos if you’d like a closer look, or even video call. I truly hope this collection finds the right owner and goes toward a Pagoda project or collection. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, I’ll do my best to respond quickly. Thank you all so much in advance!