Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale
event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
11304412020725
Estimate:
$ 80,000 - $100,000 US
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a rare �California Coupe.' While
the majority of 280SLs were two-seater roadsters, a small number
were built in the �California Coupe' configuration which featured a
fold-down rear bench seat in place of the convertible soft-top,
turning the car into a 2+2. The car is described as in original
condition, presented in Moss Green, with a matching hardtop and
riding on Fuchs alloy wheels. The interior is completed in Bamboo
leather with brown carpet, featuring VDO instrumentation and a
multi-channel Blaupunkt radio with Hirschmann antenna. The 280SL is
powered by a 2,778-cc 180-hp six-cylinder engine featuring Bosch
fuel-injection, the engine is paired to an automatic transmission.
Power equipment includes steering and brakes.
The 280SL on offer comes with a hardtop storage stand, tool wrap
with tools, as well as a spare tire with cover and jack.
Documentation with the car includes service records, Mercedes-Benz
data card, original owner's manual and other Mercedes-Benz
brochures in the original case. The Mercedes-Benz data card shows
this 280SL was well optioned when it left the factory, delivered as
a �California Coupe' with tinted glass and windshield, left and
right headrests, Becker Europa stereo (since removed) and the
addition of a hardtop with garnish moldings.
For the 1970 model year, Mercedes-Benz produced 7,935 examples of
the 280SL. This is an excellent opportunity to enter into
Mercedes-Benz SL ownership with this rare 280SL �California Coupe.'
