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£32,450
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Project
United States • 15 Oct 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a running and driving project being sold at no reserve. While it has been repainted and features a desirable hardtop, it suffers from significant rust, various leaks, and noted transmission issues, requiring substantial restoration.
It is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six and a four-speed automatic transmission, with recent work including replacement of the fuel tank, water pump, and battery. However, the transmission slips and leaks, and numerous other mechanical and cosmetic defects are present, indicating it's a candidate for a thorough rebuild.
Condition
3
The car is described as a 'running and driving project' with numerous noted issues. These include rust and patches in the floors and rockers, a noise from the rear end bearing, play in the front kingpins, leaks from the front shock, steering box, and power steering pump, dry and cracking control arm bushings, loose door trim, warped and cracked dash wood, a cracked vanity mirror, an unsecured center console, broken knobs, a noisy blower motor, a stuck floor vent switch and heat slider, a damaged steering wheel center, a backwards alternator belt, a hood spring needing replacement, coolant leaks from the cylinder head and gaskets, and a transmission that slips and leaks. These significant mechanical and cosmetic problems require substantial reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11304412013863
Odometer:
97,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Repainted Silver Blue Leather 14" Steel Wheels w/Covers Body-Color Hardtop Blue Soft Top CD Stereo
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a running and driving project that is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
The car has been refinished in silver over blue leather, and equipment includes a blue convertible top, a body-color removable hardtop, 14″ steel wheels with painted covers, and a CD stereo.
Work since 2023 has involved replacing the fuel tank, rear wheel bearings, water pump, battery, starter, and ignition switch.
This W113 SL is now offered by the selling dealer, a , at no reserve with transferable New York registration.
The car came finished from the factory in White with a Midnight Blue hardtop and was repainted silver some time ago.
A dark blue Robbins soft top has been installed.
The seller notes rust and patches in the floors and rockers, and other imperfections includ...
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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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