HIGHLIGHTS:
SPECTACULAR RESTORED CONDITION
ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA CAR FROM NEW!
SINGLE OWNERSHIP FOR 43 YEARS
JUST RELEASED FROM A WORLD-CLASS COLLECTION
EX-FACTORY CAR; BELIEVED TO BE THE VERY LAST 280 SL PRODUCED
DELIVERED NEW IN GERMANY THROUGH EUROPEAN DELIVERY ON MAY 24, 1971 TO A US CUSTOMER
ONE OF ONLY 830 PRODUCED
RETAINS ITS MATCHING NUMBERS ENGINE
CLASSIC AND DESIRABLE FACTORY COLOR COMBINATION
RECENT SERVICE
DRIVES AND PERFORMS AS NEW
ACCOMPANIED WITH ITS OWNER'S MANUAL, ORIGINAL INVOICE, BUILD SHEET, WINDOW STICKER, DATA CARD, DELIVERY RECORDS, SERVICE RECORDS, AND TOOLS
TREMENDOUS INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
A DREAM FOR THE MERCEDES-BENZ COLLECTOR
FEATURES INCLUDE:
2.8L INLINE-6
FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC - FLOOR SHIFT
REMOVABLE HARDTOP W/CHROME TRIM
FOLDING SOFT TOP
TINTED GLASS
POWER STEERING
POWER FOUR-WHEEL DISC BRAKES
HEATER W/DEFROST
BECKER 'EUROPA' AM/FM RADIO
Given the success of the 190 SL and the marketability of the 300 SL, it is no wonder Mercedes-Benz was eager to announce the W113 generation SL-Class in the summer of 1963. The new 230 SL proved more than up to the task of succeeding its 190 SL predecessor. A fuel-injected 2.3L Inline-6, later enlarged to 2.5L and, eventually, 2.8L, ensured performance was in line with buyer desires and expectations. Paul Bracq's timeless styling which included a unique, slightly concave “Pagoda” hardtop helped ensure the W113 SL quickly won over the hearts of period celebrities and other wealthy buyers.
By December 1967, the company introduced the 280 SL. The larger engine kept performance figures up while also allowing for desirable comfort features including power steering and air conditioning. Like the SLs that came after, the W113 SL proved to be perfectly capable of acting as a sports car one moment and a luxury vehicle the next due to its exceptional suspension tuning and easily accessible power. Naturally, these cars have become increasingly desirable over the years, with values of high-quality examples growing dramatically. Between this and their endlessly enjoyable driving experience, W113 SL-Classes are superb vehicles for any discerning collector or enthusiast.
The magnificent 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster featured here is finished in iconic Silver-Grey Metallic over a Black interior with a matching folding convertible top and a removable body-color hardtop. This car includes numerous records from its early history, showing it was delivered new through the European delivery program in May 1971 to its first owner from Southern California after being briefly used as a factory vehicle. Additionally, this investment-grade Mercedes-Benz is believed to be the very last example produced as Mercedes-Benz completed production of the 280 SL in February 1971, the month this vehicle was built.
Following its return to US soil, this exquisite 280 SL was kept in Southern California for nearly its entire life. Recently restored to an extremely high level and is ready to be shown or driven, this is the perfect W113 SL for any premier collection, I believe that, because of its rarity, condition, and being one of the last examples produced, the investment potential of this spectacular Mercedes-Benz will grow beyond your imagination. Offered to the most demanding collector, investor, or enthusiast who desires only the very best at an investment price!
