24-Years-Ownwd 1970 Mercedes Benz 280SL
Car Sold
- VIN: 280SL013935
- Condition: Clear Title
- Transmission: Automatic
- Exterior Color: Silver
- Interior Color: Black
- Mileage: 07323 showing
- Warranty: As-Is
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Vehicle Overview
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This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was acquired by the current owner in 2000 and repainted in 2008. It is finished in Silver Gray Metallic over black MB-Tex and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six utilizing a rebuilt long block paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a black convertible top, a removable hardtop, 14? steel wheels with painted covers, and a Sony cassette stereo linked with a CD changer. The transmission and rear differential were reportedly rebuilt in 2023. This W113 SL is now offered as part of Mohr Imports’ Monterey Car Week Collection on dealer consignment at no reserve with spare parts and a clean California 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 is finished in Silver Gray Metallic (180) and was repainted in 2008 following replacement of the rear panel and body work on the right fender and hood along with rust repairs on the right quarter panel and nose panel. Features include black pinstripes, side moldings, a black soft top, a removable hardtop, and US-specification headlights. The left front turn signal lens is cracked and the seller notes the soft top bows are not fully connected.
The 14? steel wheels feature covers with painted centers and are mounted with older 195/70 Michelin Harmony tires. Braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs. The brake booster was replaced in 2020.
The cabin houses bucket seats upholstered in black MB-Tex that extends to the door panels. A Sony cassette stereo in the dash is wired to a 10-disc CD changer and Kenwood rear speakers. The air conditioning system and clock are inoperative. The dash wood is warped, the dash pad is cracked, the door pockets are sagging and separating, there are duct tape repairs on the passenger seat, and additional wear is noted on the driver’s seat and carpets. Replacement seat covers, headrests, and wooden trim pieces will accompany the car.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline as well as gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 7k miles, and approximately 30k miles have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six received a rebuilt long block in 2002, installed by Bruce Strauss Auto in Costa Mesa, California. The four-speed automatic transmission and rear differential are said to have been rebuilt more recently in 2023.
The car is titled using VIN 280SL013935, which utilizes the last six digits of the chassis number shown above.
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