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£6,864

Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SLC 4-Speed

United States • 19 Jun 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SLC Euro-spec model with a desirable 4-speed manual transmission and a European front end. It was recently acquired after over 20 years in storage and has had several recent mechanical replacements, including the clutch slave cylinder and water pump.

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Condition 

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The car has bubbling paint on the hood and flaking finish on the rear window louvers. The odometer shows 67k miles, and it has been in storage for over 20 years, indicating moderate wear consistent with 'Good' condition.

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Manual

Transmission:

10702210005131

Chassis No:

Odometer:

67,000 miles

JSS-99K

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

2.8-Liter M110 Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Silver Green Metallic Paint Beige Upholstery 14" Wheels Disc Brakes Euro-Spec Bumpers & Headlights Driver-Side Mirror Cassette Stereo
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SLC is a European-market example powered by a 2.8-liter M110 inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

It is finished in Silver Green Metallic over beige upholstery and features European-specification bumpers and headlights in addition to a driver-side mirror, disc brakes, 14″ wheels, and a cassette stereo.

The car was imported to the US at an unknown time, and it is said to have remained in storage for over twenty years before it was acquired by the seller in 2025.

This C107 280SLC is offered at no reserve with a Texas title in the seller’s name.

The SLC features a wheelbase approximately 14″ longer than the convertible SL, affording room for rear seats.

This example left the factory finished in Silver Green Metallic (861), and exterior equipment inc...

Points of note

£5,827

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£8,598

Median Price (Since 2020)

£25,875

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