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For Sale: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL in San Diego, California

Vehicle Description

Offers considered on this nut ‘n bolt restoration, everything is new or rebuilt and I suspect it would be a show-winner in most any venue.

The undercarriage is essentially original, still with factory undercoat (darkened with age), proving this car never “rusted into the ground” in a damp atmosphere or salty road condition. The floorboards were only cleaned.

After completion, she was left in our care, our client visiting to drive it several times. Needs change—he said, “let the next caretaker have a turn.”

A top level restoration takes about 2500 shop hours, plus the cost of new parts and machine work. Figure in the pre-restoration value of the car, and it’s not difficult to estimate his investment. This is an opportunity to obtain a world-class 280SL for less than the cost of its restoration.

Fresh 2500 hour Motoring Investments restoration to world-class standards - test miles only. No disappointments - correct and authentic by the people who 'wrote the book'. Upgraded, ice cold air-conditioning. Scroll down to see all the photos. U.S. car with European spec lighting. Visit our website for the free 280SL ORIGINALITY GUIDE: MOTORINGINVESTMENTS.COM World-wide shipping easily arranged.

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Vehicle Details

  • 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
  • Listing ID: CC-765153
  • Price: $249,000 (OBO)
  • Location:San Diego, California
  • Year:1969
  • Make:Mercedes-Benz
  • Model:280SL
  • Exterior Color:Dark Olive #291
  • Interior Color:Parchment
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:Inline 6
  • Odometer:0
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Stock Number:23c
  • Trim Level:W113 Pagoda
  • VIN:11304412008434
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Fully Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Mint
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • Air Conditioning:Yes
  • AM/FM Radio:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Fuel Injection:Yes
  • Electronic Ignition:Yes
  • Engine History:Rebuilt
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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