1969 Mercedes-Benz SL 280SL

KEY FACTS A beautiful and iconic classic roadster, presented in a desirable colour combination and fitted with a desirable gearbox conversion. It is powered by a 2.8-litre M130 inline-six engine, driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The seller states the car was first registered in 1969, and is understood to have been supplied new in Germany to be first used in Italy, subsequently being transported to the USA for some time before making its way back to the UK in 2009 . The odometer currently shows 13,752 miles, though the total mileage from new is not warranted. The seller states that when they bought the car the instrument cluster was in KM and reading 100,714 km and this item comes with the car, they also state that they preferred a MPH speedo and a replacement item was reading 11,674 was fitted in 2011. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This 280 SL is finished in Light Metallic Blue (DB906) over a Dark Blue MB Tex interior (DB135) with matching blue carpets and a folding blue soft top (DB744). While it left the factory with a four-speed manual unit, this car has been converted with the installation of a Getrag five-speed manual transmission. The US front side lights have been removed, and the headlights have been converted to European specification. A Becker Europa stereo with auxiliary input is in the glove compartment. A SmartTrack insurance-approved tracker is fitted. Accompanied by the original gearbox, wind deflector, an unrestored hardtop, a collection of spare parts, owner's manual, tool kit, and three keys. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The seller states that the vehicle received a full repaint in 2018 at which time the two main floor panels were replaced, interior twin-loop carpets were replaced in 2010 with original quality replacements from KHM in Germany, and the soft top was replaced in 2013 with an original quality replacement from KHM in Germany and fitted by a specialist. S