This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a US-market example that spent time in Denmark and the United Kingdom, where it reportedly underwent a refurbishment conducted between 2010-2014. The current owner re-imported the car to the US in 2016, and subsequent work is said to have included rust repair, engine and transmission servicing, and updates to the interior. The car is powered by a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, and features include a removable hardtop,…
This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a US-market example that spent time in Denmark and the United Kingdom, where it reportedly underwent a refurbishment conducted between 2010-2014. The current owner re-imported the car to the US in 2016, and subsequent work is said to have included rust repair, engine and transmission servicing, and updates to the interior. The car is powered by a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, and features include a removable hardtop, a replacement black soft top, a Blaupunkt radio, maintenance records, and a tool kit.
The car is refinished in Dark Green (268H) and features chrome bumpers and trim as well as a replacement black convertible top. Paint chips, touch-ups, and other blemishes are visible on portions of the body, and the seller notes the rear tail light panel was replaced in 2021 to address corrosion.
Factory 14” steel wheels retain covers with body-color accents and are fitted with 205/70 Fulda tires. A spare wheel and tools are located in the trunk.
The cabin features seats trimmed in green MB-Tex upholstery with matching door panels and factory-style replacement carpeting. Wood trim accents the dashboard top and center console, and a Blaupunkt Nuremberg AM/FM radio is linked to a replacement Hirshmann retractable antenna. Further additions include an LED interior light and retractable seat belts for both occupants. Per the seller, factory air-conditioning components were removed during prior ownership, though the compressor remains fitted.
VDO instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer and a five-digit odometer that indicates approximately 98k miles.
The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six features Bosch mechanical fuel injection and produced nearly 170 horsepower with 180 lb-ft of torque when new. Maintenance completed in 2018 is said to have included servicing of the fuel-injection system as well as replacement of the valves, water pump, spark plugs, and drive belts.
Power is sent rearward via a rebuilt four-speed automatic transmission.