This W113 convertible top frame is a new old stock Genuine Mercedes-Benz assembly of which has never been mounted to a car. The frame shows in excellent condition and was built for a 280SL but the seller assures it will fit into a 230SL and a 250SL with the use of shims. The fabric soft top is not included as this lot is just for the frame assembly itself. This W113 retractable soft top complete frame assembly is being sold by the seller out of Harvard, Massachusetts and the seller can assist with shipping needs at the buyer’s expense.
This is not a reproduction part and is a NOS Genuine Mercedes-Benz assembly. This frame is correct for 280SL models beginning with chassis no. 003229 and is identified by Mercedes-Benz part number 113 770 07 02. According to the Mercedes-Benz Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), this frame may also be installed on 250SL (113.043) and 230SL (113.042) models with the addition of shims, Mercedes-Benz part number 113 772 01 60, which are available through aftermarket suppliers.
The seller has added detailed photos in the gallery highlighting the joints, armatures, pins, hinges, welds, and shows the top articulating through its various stages of retraction. There is no surface corrosion or rust present on the metallurgy.
This W113 retractable soft top complete frame assembly is being sold by the seller out of Harvard, Massachusetts and the seller can assist with shipping needs at the buyer’s expense.
We’ve interacted with a number of vintage SLs that were missing their entire soft top assemblies when previous owners removed them for whatever reasons they had. Sometimes they get bent or rust – sometimes the car sees an accident and they break. Sometimes owners remove them and just fix the hardtop to the chassis and drive it around as a coupe. While this works for a particular owner’s use case, it makes it difficult when the car sells to someone who wants to use the ragtop. We’re really happy to see this entire assembly on the site as we know this will help someone out there who has a car that is missing one or it will go to a shop or individual who restores W113s. It’s super uncommon to find a new old stock assembly in its entirety. This is a beautiful piece to look at and the seller shows it operating in the gallery without fault.
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