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£88,817
22-Years-Owned 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
United States • 22 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, owned for 22 years, presents in Horizon Blue with a desirable removable hardtop and air conditioning. It features a recent repaint and soft top replacement, making it a solid driver-quality example of the W113 generation.
Condition
7
The car was repainted in 2004 and received a replacement soft top and exhaust system. The odometer shows 76k miles, with 9k added by the current owner. While mechanically sound and well-maintained over 22 years, there are minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use, such as the age of the tires (2004) and some interior updates (clock). It falls into the 'Very Good' category.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11304412000543
Odometer:
76,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Horizon Blue Paint Beige MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels w/Covers Blue Soft Top Body-Color Removable Hardtop Becker AM/FM Radio Air Conditioning
This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was acquired by the seller in 2004, and it was repainted in its factory shade of Horizon Blue later that year.
The car is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is equipped with a blue convertible top, a removable hardtop, power steering, 14″ steel wheels with painted covers, a Becker AM/FM radio, and air conditioning.
This W113 SL is now offered with a tool kit and an Ohio 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 came finished from the factory in Horizon Blue (304) and was repainted in 2004.
A replacement blue soft top was installed later in the 2000s, and the car is ...
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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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