Vehicle Description
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was finished at the factory with Red
(576G) paint and Parchment (144) interior. Factory options
included: Automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Becker AM/FM
radio, Bumper guards, headrests and Factory hard top.
Prior to restoration, this 280 SL earner AACA Senior National
honors in 2007. Although already superb and without issue, it was
decided to perform and exceptional detailed restoration during 2012
and 2013 by David Latham and his specialists at well-known Mercedes
Benz restoration facility Budd's Benz in Georgia. It was restored
in its original color combination and painstakingly finished to the
highest standards with as many factory original new parts as
possible to create what is essentially a brand new 280 SL Roadster.
This 280 SL is complete with factory correct decals, emblems and
hanging tags. It is also accompanied by its factory data card as
well as original owner's manual and tool kit.
Following the completion of this 280's restoration, it earned Best
of Show and People's Choice awards at the 2013 MBCA Peachtree
Concours d'Elegance. It has been carefully maintained and regularly
serviced by specialists. In the summer of 2017 the wood trim on the
dash was restored.
Truly one of the finest examples available and in a superb color
combination, this 280 SL has no disappointments.
