£16,361
Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 5-Speed
United States • 30 Jan 2026 • Lot Lot #228255
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This European-market 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was imported to the US in 1985. It features a five-speed manual transmission and AMG-style wheels. Noted issues include paint bubbles, interior wear, and a history of being a 'Gross Polluter' in California, restricting its sale to in-state buyers.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. It has paint bubbles, an aftermarket dashboard cap, loose upholstery on the sun visors, and cracks in the wood trim. Some reconditioning is required.
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Manual
Transmission:
WDB1070421A034914
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Odometer:
102,000 miles
[Reg Number]
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 2.7-Liter M110 Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Signal Red Paint Creme Beige Leather Upholstery 17" AMG-Style Monoblock Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Heated Front Seats Power Windows Air Conditioning CD Stereo w/Bluetooth
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a European-market example that was imported to the US in October 1985, and it is said to have been registered with one family in California until 2019.
Finished in Signal Red with a black soft top over Creme Beige leather upholstery, it has European-specification bumpers, Bilstein shock absorbers, four-wheel disc brakes, power windows, air conditioning, and a CD stereo with Bluetooth connectivity.
Power comes from a 2.7-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
The fuel system was serviced before the vehicle was first listed .
Smoked front indicator lenses and AMG-style 17″ monoblock wheels were subsequently installed, and the rear axles were replaced during a ~$5k service by Frank’s Foreign Car o...
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£2,645
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,022
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,780
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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