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£89,555
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed
United States • 16 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has undergone a comprehensive multi-year refurbishment, including engine work and a repaint in Light Ivory. It features a desirable 4-speed manual transmission and is presented with a hardtop and soft top, making it a strong offering for collectors.
While largely excellent, minor cosmetic flaws like a paint chip on the hardtop and some noted minor mechanical quirks such as the clock and a slight oil leak should be considered by potential buyers.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a multi-year refurbishment including engine overhaul, exterior refinishing, and interior refresh. It presents very well with a repainted exterior and refreshed interior. Noted flaws are minor, including a paint chip on the hardtop and a clock that does not keep time, with some minor potential mechanical notes like a momentary blower fan noise and a minor oil leak at the fuel injection pump throttle arm. Overall, it's in excellent condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections and requires minor reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
11304410018442
Odometer:
54,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 2.8-Liter Inline-Six 4-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Repainted Light Ivory Pagoda Hardtop Brown Convertible Soft Top Brown MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Power Steering Becker Europa Radio Refurbishment Records Tool Kit
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was acquired by the seller in July 2015 and subsequently underwent a multi-year refurbishment that included overhauling the engine, refinishing the exterior, and refreshing the interior.
Finished in Light Ivory over brown MB-Tex upholstery, the car is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.
Equipment includes a body-color removable hardtop, a dark brown convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with hubcaps, four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, Bilstein shocks, and a Becker Europa radio.
This 280SL was listed on , and it is now offered with a copy of the data card, refurbishment records, parts invoices, a tool kit, and a ...
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£24,445
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£69,647
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£346,514
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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