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£73,382
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
United States • 13 Oct 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has received substantial refurbishment, including mechanical work and a repaint, aiming to restore it to excellent condition. Despite the extensive updates, visible cosmetic issues like rust bubbles and paint imperfections, along with an inaccurate odometer reading, suggest it requires further attention.
Condition
7
The car underwent significant refurbishment between 2020-2022, including a repaint, interior refresh, and mechanical work on the cylinder head, differential, and fuel injection pump. However, there are visible imperfections such as paint touch-ups and imperfections on the front end, rust bubbles behind the right rear wheel and along the edge of the removable hardtop, and a crack in the instrument cluster binnacle. The odometer reading is also stated to be inaccurate. These factors indicate it is in Very Good condition, requiring some minor reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11304412022994
Odometer:
41,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Refinished in White Red MB-Tex Upholstery Replacement Black Soft Top Removable Hardtop 14" Steel Wheels W/Painted Hubcaps Power-Assisted Disc Brakes Air Conditioning Blaupunkt Cassette Stereo Window Sticker Refurbishment Records
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was sold new in Minnesota and spent time in California and Florida with its original owner until it was acquired by the current owner in 2026.
Over $60k of refurbishments and work completed between 2020 and 2022 included stripping the exterior, a repaint in the factory shade of white, refreshing the interior, overhauling the cylinder head and differential, rebuilding the fuel injection pump, and replacing assorted gaskets, weather seals, and assorted ignition, suspension, and braking components.
Powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, the car is equipped with a replacement black convertible top, a removable hardtop, power steerin...
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£24,445
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£69,647
Median Price (Since 2020)
£346,514
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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