Legendary Mercedes-Benz W113 280SL "Pagoda": Must-Know Tips & Road Test | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop
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Discover the allure of this timeless classic, which once graced the roads with its presence and captivated the hearts of Formula 1 drivers and A-list celebrities alike. Join Iain and apprentice mechanic, Korrey, as they delve into the nitty-gritty details of the Mercedes-Benz W113 280SL "Pagoda." In this episode, Iain shares invaluable insights on what to watch out for if you're in the market for one of these stunning cars. Learn about the hidden "gotchas" and gain expert tips to ensure your journey into owning this beauty is nothing short of sensational. We take it up a notch as Iain and Korrey roll up their sleeves to fine-tune and adjust the engine. Will the Mercedes-Benz W113 280SL "Pagoda" purr like a contented feline, running smoothly and effortlessly? Find out as we embark on a road test. So, buckle up and join us as we unravel the secrets and joys of the Mercedes-Benz W113 280SL "Pagoda" convertible. Don't miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating performance of this legendary vehicle. Let's celebrate the timeless beauty of the W113 SL series together! #MercedesBenz #W113SL #Pagoda #ClassicCars #AutomotiveEnthusiast #RoadTest Chapters 00:00 Introduction 07:40 Exciting news from Iain 09:28 Iain looks around the 280 SL 13:49 Caution - nerdy content! Oily bits with Iain and Cory 22:38 Driving the Pagoda 27:59 Don't forget to mark your calendar and Outro This video was brought to you by Aston Lark - https://www.astonlark.com/tyrrellsworkshop Follow Iain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iain_tyrrell/ Thank you to everyone who has supported the channel by purchasing a hat or polo shirt through the store. For anyone else interested, you can visit Iain's store directly at: https://tyrrellsclassicworkshop.myshopify.com An Aviant Digital Media production = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = IMAGE CREDITS Title: Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Creator: Lothar Spurzem Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Germany Title: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Creator: Lothar Spurzem Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Germany Title: Mercedes-Benz 180B Limousine 1961 Creator: Lars-Göran Lindgren, Sweden Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: 1939 – Start of passenger car safety development by Béla Barényi Creator: Unknown Licence: Public Domain Title: SAAB 9000 cross section Creator: Marcus Roos Licence: Public Domain Title: W205 C-Class crash test at MB Museum Creator: Nathanael Burton Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: MB W111 Creator: Rudolf Stricker Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: Lulu performing "Leave a little love" en "He's sure the boy I love", in Dutch TV-programme Fanclub, 11 Dec. 1965 Creator: R. Frings Source: Beeld & Geluid Wiki: TV Programme Fanclub 11 Dec 1965 Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Netherlands Title: Ford Pinto Engine Creator: Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: Datsun 240Z Creator: Morio Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Juan Manuel Fangio Creator: Bjørn Fjørtoft Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: David Coulthard Creator: Studio Harcourt Licence: CC BY 3.0 Title: Nico Rosberg Creator: Morio Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Charlton Heston Creator: Jack de Nijs Licence: CC0 Title: Sophia Loren Creator: Movie Studio Licence: Public Domain Title: Kate Moss Creator: Crooked House Films Licence: CC BY 3.0 Title: Mercedes Benz 300SL Type R107 Creator: Granada Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 All sourced from Wikimedia Commons unless otherwise stated. CC0 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ CC BY-SA 2.0 Germany https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/de/ CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ CC BY-SA 3.0 Netherlands https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/nl/ CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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