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£12,091

Euro 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed

United States • 23 Jun 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a European-market model with a desirable four-speed manual transmission and a classic Manganese Brown Metallic finish. It features a clean Carfax report and a removable hardtop, though there are noted dings around the body and wear on the driver's seat.

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Condition 

6

The car has some wear on the driver's seat and dings around the body, which indicates it is in good, but not excellent, condition. It also has a replacement speedometer.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WDB10704210010111

Odometer:

112,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

on Replacement Speedometer 2.7-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Manganese Brown Metallic Paint Dark Brown Leather Upholstery 16” Mesh-Style Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Brown Soft Top Removable Hardtop Power Windows Cassette Stereo Clean Carfax Report
This 1981 Mercedes-Benz is a European-market 280SL that is finished in Manganese Brown Metallic over Dark Brown leather upholstery and is equipped with a four-speed manual transmission.

Powered by a 2.7-liter inline-six, the car features four-wheel disc brakes, 16” Mesh-style wheels, a brown convertible soft top, a removable hardtop, power windows, and a cassette stereo.

Imported to the US in 1999, this R107 was acquired by the seller in 2025 and is now offered at no reserve with spare parts, the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and an Illinois title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Manganese Brown Metallic (480) and features a replacement brown convertible soft top and a body-color removable hardtop....

Points of note

£2,645

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£14,388

Median Price (Since 2020)

£66,780

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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