The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was designed by Paul Bracq a young Frenchman who had studied at art school in Paris and worked for the industrial designer Philippe Charbonneaux. Bracq joined Mercedes-Benz in 1957 and his first major project was working on the Model W113 launched in 1963. The SL stands for Super Leicht or Super Lightweight. The distinctive 'pagoda' roof is in fact a safety feature providing greater rigidity and protection in the case of an accident.

The result of the ground up restoration of this Immaculate Mercedes-Benz 280 SL being judged:-
Outright Winner 2014 Mercedes Benz Car Club of Victoria Concours d'Elegance.
Including, Best post-war Mercedes-Benz, Best European Sports Car of Show, Best Professional
Restoration,Most popular convertible. In the same year this vehicle was seen at the 2014 Motorclassica. In 2015 it was winner of the Mercedes-Benz Concours d'Elegance and judged Champion of Champions, whilst also taking outright honours at the 2015 Royal Automobile Club Victoria, (Mornington Show).

The vehicle has no soft top, is Australian Delivered, has no service books and was recently sold at the 2015 Motorclassica for $210,000 Australian Dollars plus buyers premium for a total of $240,000.