Our customer's parents purchased this car new in Northern California. It has been in their family ever since. They have decided to have us restore the car completely.
We know and love these classic Mercedes-Benz 280SL here in the shop. This one was in terrific shape, and is just ready for some paint restoration, interior work and mechanical.
Shop owner Jack Farland found this classic Mercedes-Benz for a customer of ours. It's a very nicely preserved 280SL in Mercedes Red with Parchment interior with a manual transmission.
As the photos show (make sure to enjoy the before and after), this 560 SL had a close encounter with a monster truck tire that tore into the driver's door and quarter panel.
Here's a nice example of the classic Mercedes-Benz 190SL. This one, like many we see, is in for inspection and mechanical refreshing following a long storage.
1971 was the last year of the landmark ‘Pagoda’ 113-series Mercedes-Benz SL, and are the most desirable to enthusiasts today, having all the improvements incorporated since the first 230, plus our DOT-mandated upgrades
This car arrived as a roller with lots of boxes, as it was started on by another shop in CA. and never finished. The car has been in our customer's family for almost 25 years
NEW YEAR Price drop! The rarest of the Pagoda SLs, this European-spec 1967 Mercedes 250SL is a matching-numbers, 4-speed manual example with tasteful upgrades and a documented restoration. Originally Signal Red, it was refinished in Silver before leaving Germany and features heated leather seats, rebuilt suspension, and a modern stereo. Rust-free and well maintained, it’s a great-driving classic with original tools, books, and Mercedes data certificate.
This well-maintained 1988 Mercedes 560SL has just 92K miles and over $10K in recent service, including A/C updates, suspension, brakes, and new Pirellis. A Florida car with a clean CarFax and long-term family ownership, it features a new black soft top, sharp silver paint, and a clean gray interior. Reliable, elegant, and fun to drive, it’s a classic SL you can actually enjoy—without the six-figure price tag.
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Just bought a ‘64 Jaguar E-Type that Farland had on consignment. I am fortunate to be local and was able to inspect the car in person and have a mechanic I have used previously do a pre-purchase inspection. The cars condition was accurately represented online. I worked with Bill who was very responsive and transparent. I feel that the purchase price was fair and I would not hesitate to work with Farland again.
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Janet Scott
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So I have been a Porsche owner all my life. I love the older cars and have owned very many and drive all of them all the time. However I drove to Austin in Oct. for the F1 race. On the way my newer Macan GTS got series road damage from roadwork on the way there. Apex autobody said the only people that could make the car right was Farland Restoration. Wow! Were they right. They made my car better than new. Just amazing. It was an hour drive from Boulder but I will do it again to have have all my cars detailed by this great company. Just check in with Doug. He is the guy and you will be so happy you did!
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Harrold McCracken
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The Farland team is second-to-none! This is a definite 5-star establishment. I brought our 1970 Mercedes Benz 280SL to have a couple of issues looked at and was referred to them by my neighbor who had his 190SL's gearbox rebuilt. Doug Brown the operations chief and Tessa Farland were both fantastic--clear communications and expectation management. Clear description of work to be done and the cost of that work, which is always a big deal when dealing with an older car. The great thing about Farland is that they have vast experience with the cars that they deal with and so you can rely on them because they have likely seen your issue before. When i went to pick up our car, i was given a tour of the facility, which is clean enough to eat off the floor as they say, and you could see the workmanship and attention to detail. I would trust these guys with my 280SL again.
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Robert Stout
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Farland Classic was a pleasure to work with in the restoration of my 1964 Corvair Monsa, which I bought new, on July 8 1964. Having had the car that long, one can imagine how important it is to me. Jack Farland and company did all of the exterior body and paint work. They did a wonderful job. Please notice how clean and orderly their shop is. Having managed large industrial shops, that is one of the things that convinced me that they were the best. That project is now several years old. When I take the car to the local car show, it receives a lot of attention.
Bob Stout
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I began working with Farland Classic Restoration roughly 15 yrs ago. Since that time, Farland has restored (and serviced when necessary) three vehicles for me. Their work is first rate and their attention to detail is exceptional. Their people are likewise first rate, highly skilled and extremely attentive. (Specific shout-out to Doug and Tessa!) They forge long-term relationships and never disappoint. The Denver Metro Area is very fortunate to have a firm like Farland in our backyard. Suffice it to say, I highly recommend Farland.
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Reed Haley
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I wish I owned 10 more cars so that I could take them all to Doug and the team. Intricate metal work, perfect paint matching, great communication. He and the team are PHENOMENAL!
Won't even think twice with bodywork/paint/mechanical. Everything now goes to Farland.
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Anthony Newman
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I'd been searching for a Mercedes 560SL for months, but kept coming up empty until I found Farland Classic Restoration. I was fortunate enough to work with sales manager Bill Orth who patiently answered every one of my questions, offered expert advice and guided me through a process that can often be daunting (particularly for someone who has not previously navigated the web of buying a classic car). I honestly can't say enough about Bill's guidance and prompt communication - it made all the difference working with someone who very clearly cared about making sure this was the right car for me. Anyway, I couldn't be happier with my beautiful new SL and a sincere thanks to Bill and the entire Farland crew - Highly recommended!
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Marva Bigler
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I finally found a mechanic for my 1967 Mustang that I can trust to do it right the first time. I was having problems with a carburetor rebuild, sticking park brake, and shifter that gave my arm a workout. They fixed everything and it drives better than it has in years. I toured their facility and saw so many gorgeous cars and a shop that could do every part of a restoration. These are really the go to guys for classic cars.
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Gary Barr
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When I decided to sell some of my more high end exotics I reached out to several people in that world. I happened to be visiting Colorado at the time and came across Bill Orth’s name in Denver. I knew Bill’s name from reading his published articles so I reached out to him. He was so welcoming, friendly, accommodating and informative. He has a tremendous wealth of knowledge and so willing to share and help and he’s extremely generous with his time. If you are thinking of buying or selling a car I would strongly suggest contacting Bill at Farland Classic Restoration. You’ll be working with a true gentleman.
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Steve Pigott
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Great restoration shop.
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