
£98,561
Five-Decades-Family-Owned 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
United States • 11 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, family-owned since 1974, features a 2.8-liter inline-six engine, four-speed automatic transmission, and a green soft top with a dark green removable hardtop. Noted imperfections include paint blemishes and wear on the hardtop.

Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. The seller notes a paint blemish on one of the fenders along with a scratch and discoloration on the hardtop. The seller also mentions that a tear in the headliner of the hardtop was repaired.
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Automatic
Transmission:
11304412010584
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Odometer:
56,000 miles
BS-EE 500
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission White Paint Green Soft Top Dark Green Removable Hardtop Green MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels w/Covers Blaupunkt Radio Copy of Data Card Service Records Spare Parts
This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is said to have been acquired by the seller’s father-in-law in 1974 and has remained in the family since.
Finished in white with a green soft top and a removable dark green hardtop, the car is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
It rides on 14″ steel wheels with dark green–accented covers coupled with power-assisted disc brakes at all four corners.
Inside, seats trimmed in green MB-Tex upholstery are accompanied by a Blaupunkt radio and VDO instrumentation.
The engine is said to be fitted with a high-lift camshaft, and work under the family’s ownership has involved replacing the transmission in 2002, repairing the speedometer in 2005, servicing the air conditioning system in 2021, and o...
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£24,445
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£70,560
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£265,013
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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