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£74,793
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
United States • 29 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, finished in taupe with a black leather interior, is equipped with a desirable removable hardtop and has had recent service including a fuel pump rebuild. While it presents well with recent paint correction, potential buyers should note areas of corrosion, a patch panel repair, and non-functioning A/C and radio.
Condition
6
The car has had some paintwork done and has a trunk floor replacement, and there is noted corrosion above the tailpipe and a patch panel repair behind the left-rear wheel. Additionally, the air conditioning and Becker radio do not work, and there are various leaks noted.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11304412009221
Odometer:
31,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Taupe Paint Black Leather Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels w/Covers Removable Hardtop Black Soft Top Kenwood Head Unit Service Records
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in taupe over black leather.
Equipment includes a black convertible top, a removable hardtop, power steering, a Kenwood head unit, and 14″ steel wheels with painted covers.
Service in 2026 involved rebuilding the fuel pump and replacing a brake line.
This W113 SL was acquired by the current owner, an Illinois retail dealer, in 2020 and is now offered on their behalf by the seller with the owner’s manual, service records, and an Illinois title.
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 was repainted in taupe with black pinstripes under prior ownership and feature...
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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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