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£95,130
49-Years-Owned 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed
United States • 21 Jul 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL boasts a 49-year single ownership and a 2021 cosmetic refresh, featuring a repaint and updated interior. It's a desirable 4-speed manual USA-sold example with a desirable color combination, presented with extensive documentation and recent mechanical attention.
Condition
8
The car underwent a cosmetic refurbishment in 2021 including a repaint, new soft top, and reupholstered interior. The seller has owned it for 49 years and provides service records. The only noted flaw is a right turn signal that does not automatically cancel, which is a minor issue.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
11304410001919
Odometer:
56,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Silver Gray Metallic Paint Red Leather Upholstery Maroon Soft Top Body-Color Hardtop 14" Steel Wheels w/Covers Becker AM/FM Radio Nardi Steering Wheel
This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was acquired by the seller in 1977 and underwent a cosmetic refurbishment in 2021, including a repaint, a replacement soft top, and a reupholstered interior.
It is finished in Silver Gray Metallic over red leather and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes a maroon convertible top, a removable hardtop, 14″ steel wheels with painted covers, an AM/FM radio, and a Nardi steering wheel.
This W113 SL is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, service records, a car cover, and a South Carolina title in the seller’s name.
The W113 SL was designed by Friedrich Geiger, Béla Barényi, and Paul Bracq and was introduced to the public at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show.
This example is finished in Silver...
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£24,445
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£69,397
Median Price (Since 2020)
£346,514
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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