Vehicle Description
BEAUTIFUL 2-OWNER SL WITH JUST 57K ACTUAL MILES!SINGLE-FAMILY
OWNERSHIP AND CARE SINCE 1981KEPT AND DRIVEN IN FLORIDA FROM 1992
to 2015GORGEOUS SILVER OVER RED COLOR COMBINATION180 HP 2.8L
6-CYLINDER/4-SPEED AUTOMATICINCLUDES PAGODA REMOVABLE HARDTOPNEW
BLACK CANVAS SOFT TOP & CORRECT AM/FM RADIOACCOMPANIED BY OWNER'S
MANUALS & SERVICE RECORDSHIGHLY DESIRABLE SURVIVOR IN GREAT
CONDITION Debuted at Geneva in 1963, the 'W113' series
Mercedes-Benz 230SL replaced both the 300SL and 190SL and ushered
in the company's new single-platform sports car policy. Paul Bracq
penned the new SL's body design, including its sturdy Pagoda style
removable hardtop, and Bela Barenyi engineered the new SL's
industry-leading built-in safety features. Development was overseen
by legendary Mercedes-Benz personnel including Technical Director
Fritz Nallinger, Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut, and Head of
Styling Friedrich Geiger. Models progressed through the 2.5-liter
250SL, which introduced 4-wheel disc brakes, to the final 2.8-liter
280SL produced from November 1967 to February 1971. Delivering more
power, torque, and driving flexibility than its predecessors, the
280SL benefited from a wide array of updates and improvements,
making a great design even better. Today, the 280SL stands as the
most popular and enjoyable evolution of the celebrated Pagoda SL
line. For the 1969 model year, 8,047 were produced, including this
wonderful survivor. Beautifully finished in Silver over the
original Red interior, this 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a two-owner
example from new with 57,052 actual miles at the time of writing.
Offered from single-family ownership and care since 1981, it was
meticulously maintained and lightly used in Florida from 1992 to
2015. Features include a floor-shifted 4-speed automatic gearbox, a
new black canvas convertible top, a removable Pagoda hardtop and a
period correct AM/FM radio. In addition to an owner's manual,
service records and two keys, this 280SL is accompanied by the
original roadside jack, tool kit and hard top handles. This
low-mile, 2-owner 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL offers the buyer an
opportunity to own an exceptional and well-preserved original
example. Call us to see it for yourself and to make viewing and
purchase arrangements today before it is gone.
