1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Vehicle Specifications
- VIN1130441200301
- Classic Car ID102131839
- Stock NumberN/A
- CategoryImport Classics
- Body StyleConvertible
- New/UsedUsed
- Mileage111,000 miles
- Engine6 Cylinder
- ConditionExcellent
- Doors2
- Drivetrain2 wheel drive
- Transmission4 Speed Manual
Classic Car Overview
Engine # 130983-10-000161 (matches Service Booklet) - 4 speed manual gearbox
California Coupe - Fold down back seat - Correct solid red tail lights.
No bumper guards - No AC - No soft top - No headrests - Removable hard top.
111k miles showing and likely correct.
Full handbooks - Tool roll - Early style jack - Tire chock - Original unused spare tire/wheel.
Both chrome top release handles.
Perhaps the lightest Pagoda specification produced.
Period correct ribbed Firestone Phoenix radials fitted 07/23/20 @ 110264 miles.
The 301st 280SL constructed - MFG date circa 12/67
Probable Tourist delivery
Serviced at the factory on Jan 11, 1968 w/210 miles showing.
Purchased new on May 1, 1968 by Stephen Hart in Denver Colorado
Sold by LJ Dreiling Motor Co in Denver, CO
To Detroit circa Spring 1971.
Back to Colorado circa August 1973 to a second owner, RW Pock.
Appraised in October 1997 with appraisal and images on hand.
Colorado title issued 11/27/00 to Victor Peterson probable 3rd owner.
Sold to Music City Motorsports Nashville, TN 07/05/11
Sold by Rick Cole Auctions Monterey sale to D. Johnson in CA 08/15/15
32 service stamp entries in the maintenance handbook.
Repainted in its lifetime.
Excellent 'street quality' paint depth and gloss. Minor imperfections.
Generally excellent chrome trim. excellent panel gaps.
Trunk floor and rear light panel replaced.
Subtly weathered Cognac leather interior.
Excellent original cognac leather dash pads and door panels and back seat trim.
New cognac leather both seats.
New windshield.
Both driver's horsehair seat pads replaced.
Restored upper dash wood.
Excellent original fold down rear seat leather.
Superb original headliner and visors.
Matching number hood. Original front fenders and rear quarter panels.
Correct data plates and frame horn ID stamp in place.
Just serviced and inspected: new engine/transmission mounts, new differential mount, correct ws wiper blades,
clutch hydraulics, trans throw out bearing, coolant hoses, drive belts, correct battery hold down bracket, new shocks and more.
A most sporting 280SL.
Roy Spencer 650-343-7980.
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