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£42,460
31-Years-Owned 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed
United States • 5 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, a USA-sold model with 31 years of single ownership, features a desirable 4-speed manual transmission and a classic white exterior with burgundy interior.
Despite its long ownership and overall solid presentation, the car requires significant reconditioning due to noted issues with the soft top, interior wear like cracked dashpad and steering wheel, and non-functional accessories, impacting its overall condition rating.
Condition
4
The car has a number of cosmetic and mechanical issues that require attention. The soft top fabric needs replacement, the dashpad and steering wheel are cracked, the turn signal stalk is faulty, and neither the radio nor the clock works. Additionally, sections of the floorboard and wheel wells required replacement and resealing. These issues necessitate significant reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
11304410020119
Odometer:
99,000 miles
Reg Number:
FNP 406
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission White Paint Burgundy MB-Tex Upholstery Black Convertible Top 14" Steel Wheels w/Painted Covers Heater Car Cover
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was acquired by the seller in 1995 as a personal retirement gift, and it subsequently spent time in Virginia and Vermont.
The car is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in white over burgundy MB-Tex.
Equipment includes a black convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with painted covers, and a heater.
This W113 SL is now offered with the owner’s manual, service records, a car cover, and a Vermont 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 white and features a black soft top, a driver-side mirror, and US-specification headlights.
The seller notes that the soft top fabric needs to be replac...
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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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