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Mercedes-Benz 230/250/280 SL
Nicknamedthe “Pagoda” for its unique hardtop design, the Mercedes 230 SL
offered a dramatic counterpoint to the aging 190 SL at its 1963 launch. With its advanced design, impeccable build
quality and effortless performance, it offered a level of touring refinement that no competitor could match. Through three generations, culminating in the 280 SL, the Pagoda is today a prized example of Mercedes SL heritage.
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