Vehicle Description
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL for sale! Motorcar Classics is pleased to
present this stunning 280SL presented in refinished White (DB 050)
with Black MB-Tex vinyl and matching carpets. This Mercedes was
refurbished by Gus Kidonakis of Beverly Hill Motors in Houston,
Texas prior to the seller?s acquisition in a process that involved
the body being stripped to bare metal, repaired and straightened,
and epoxy-primed prior to being refinished in white with clear
coat. The underside, engine compartment, and wheel wells were
cleaned, repaired, and stone-guarded prior to painting and the
rocker panels were painted black. The token spot welds are retained
as well as the notches inside both front fenders. The
air-conditioning drain was redirected to exit behind the front
passenger tire.Steel 14 wheels wear polished and body-color covers
and are mounted with 185/75 and fitted with new tires. Braking is
handled by four-wheel discs. During the car?s refurbishment, the
front suspension received cleaned and painted springs as well as
replacement bushings, mounts, shock absorbers, and control arms,
while the rear suspension was rebuilt and the shocks replaced.
Brake discs and pads, lines, and hoses were replaced, and the
calipers were rebuilt. A tool kit, jack, and full-size spare are
located in the trunk.The cabin is upholstered in black MB-Tex vinyl
with matching carpets and trim with wood finishes at the top of the
dashboard and between the seats. Equipment includes air
conditioning, Becker Europa radio, clock and floor mats. The
dashboard was re-covered with MB-Tex by Beverly Hill Motors, and
the seats and carpeting were replaced prior to the
refurbishment.The black steering wheel features a chrome horn ring
and frames VDO instrumentation that includes a 140-mph speedometer,
a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges monitoring oil pressure,
coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows
71k miles and the current owner has accounted for roughly 5000 of
those, however we are representing the car as true mileage
unknown.The 2.8-liter inline-six was rated at 180 horsepower and
193 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine received a valve job and
was detailed during the refurbishment. Additionally, the electric
fuel pump was rebuilt with new pump and tank hoses, the radiator
was recorded, and the steering pump, steering gearbox, water pump,
thermostat, belts, and injection system were replaced or rebuilt.
The air-conditioning compressor was replaced with a rotary-type
Sanden unit, and the hoses, condenser, and blower motor were
replaced.Serial number 130983-10-005149 is stamped into the engine
block, matching the vehicles data card.Power is sent to the rear
wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The driveshaft was
rebuilt and balanced after the U-joints and center support were
replaced. A stainless-steel exhaust system was installed, and the
exhaust manifolds were ceramic coated. The original 3.92:1 axle was
replaced with a rebuilt 3.27:1 unit to reduce RPMs at higher
speeds. Manufacturer?s literature, a copy of the data card, and
other documentation will accompany the car along with a blue
California license plate last registered in 2004.This 280SL is a
recipient of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Silver Star
Preservation Class award. The seller reports winning Best in Class
(Pagoda) three times at MBCA New York City/Long Island chapter
concourse events, in addition to Best in Show twice at the same
event. With 5000 miles since the complete restoration this car has
won best in show three times at the Mercedes Benz Club in NYC-LI
Great Marques and best in class two times plus the Judges Award on
yet another occasion, also best in show at Americana Manhasset and
numerous other awards as a prime example of this classic vehicle.
Do not miss this opportunity to own this investment grade 280SL!
