1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL with 2 topsIntroducing this 1968
Mercedes-Benz 280SL with 2 tops, finished in its factory color Dark
Olive (291H) over a black interior. This W113 roadster, part of the
well-regarded SL lineage, represents Mercedes-Benz?s balance of
engineering precision and understated luxury during the late 1960s.
Accompanied by a vintage black California license plate with yellow
lettering and a 1985 registration sticker, reflecting long-term
presence in the state.Highlights:- California Car- Long-Term
Ownership- Factory Color: Dark Olive (291)- 2.8L Inline-Six Engine-
Automatic Transmission (Floor Shift)- Bosch Fuel Injection System-
Four-Wheel Disc Brakes- Power Steering- Matching-Numbers Hood-
Black Convertible Soft Top- Dark Olive Removable Hardtop- VDO
Instrumentation- Blaupunkt Radio- Chrome Accents- Center Console-
14-Inch Steel WheelsPower comes from a 2.8L inline-six engine
paired with an automatic floor-shift transmission, supported by
Bosch mechanical fuel injection for improved cold starts, smooth
throttle response, and consistent drivability. The chassis is
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes and power steering, giving the
car a composed and manageable driving character. A notable design
detail of the W113 is its concave Pagoda hardtop roofline,
engineered not just for style but to improve visibility and add
structural rigidity to the body.The exterior is finished in Dark
Olive (291) and retains chrome bumpers, chrome exterior trim, side
moldings, twin exhaust finishers, and correct 14-inch steel wheels
with chrome hubcaps and color-matched centers. Rides on Michelin
tires and includes a Pirelli spare stored with a factory-style
vinyl cover. Inside, the black interior features bucket
seats, a center console with analog clock, glove box, and VDO
instrumentation laid out behind a classic two-spoke steering wheel.
Comfort and period details include a Blaupunkt radio, and a
fender-mounted antenna, reflecting the original touring-focused
equipment of the era.Overall, this 280SL combines its factory color
configuration, original equipment presentation, and long-term
California history with Mercedes-Benz's proven inline-six
engineering and Bosch fuel injection system, making it a
well-preserved example of the W113 SL platform that remains
mechanically sound. For $108,500
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