Vehicle History & Overview

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a European model purchased new in Germany and imported to the US during the 1980s according to documentation included in the sale. It is finished in red with a matching factory hard top and black canvas soft top over black upholstery. Power comes from an M110 DOHC 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

The selling dealer acquired this R107 SL in March 2024 and has added approximately 160 miles since. Per the selling dealer, the car is stock aside from reupholstered seats, an updated stereo system, and embroidered floor mats.

This 280SL is now offered with documentation and service records beginning in 1980, vintage photos of the car, German/English owner's manuals, a factory spare wheel/tire assembly with jack, tool kit, roadside kit, and a clean Maryland title.

Equipment

• European specification model

• Factory hard top

• Black canvas soft top

• 14” wheels with 205/70-series Michelin Defender tires

• Fog lamps

• Wood veneer interior trim

• VDO instrumentation

• Heater

• Manual-wind windows

• Center armrest

• M110 2.8-liter DOHC inline six-cylinder engine

• Four-speed automatic transmission

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Modifications

• US-specification headlights

• Reupholstered seats

• Pioneer CD stereo head-unit

• Pioneer stereo speakers

• Mercedes-Benz embroidered floor mats

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Servicing & Documentation

• Per the selling dealer, documentation and service records beginning in 1980 accompany the sale, including some importation paperwork, as shown below:

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Imperfections

• The selling dealer notes some paint imperfections and various dings commensurate with age/mileage (see video walk-around for details)

• Some wear on exterior chrome trim

• Scratches on the rear decklid from installing/removing the hard top over the years (see video walk-around for details)

• As with any pre-owned vehicle, additional imperfections may exist. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all information and perform due diligence prior to bidding.

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Included Items

• Documentation and service records beginning in 1980

• Vintage photos of the car

• German/English owner's manuals

• Factory spare wheel/tire assembly with jack

• Tool kit

• Roadside kit with flare

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Additional Information

• Undercarriage photos are provided below and in the main gallery:

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Videos

• A comprehensive walk-around video with commentary form the selling dealer can be viewed below:

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