• Year of manufacture 
    1971
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Restored
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Red Metallic (DB 571)
  • Metallic 
    Yes
  • Interior colour 
    Black
  • Interior brand colour 
    Black (131) MB-Tex
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Red
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic
  • Performance 
    170 PS / 126 kW / 168 BHP
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol
  • Fuel consumption combined 
    11 L/100km / 8 L/100miles

Description

This late production Model Year 1971 280SL was first sold new at Inskip Motors in Providence, Rhode Island on January 21st, 1971. This original low-mileage car comes with only 26,000 miles from new and presents in original, exceptional condition. Mercedes-Benz Classic performed a full engine rebuild, engine bay detail, full service of all drivetrain components and mechanical systems as well as a complete vehicle detailing including the underbody.
This ‘matching numbers’ car presents in its as-built factory specification, namely Red Metallic (DB 571) paintwork (resprayed), black (131) MB-Tex upholstery, black carpeting and a black (9001) soft top.
Mercedes-Benz Classic offers this beautifully refreshed car is in overall excellent, preserved condition ready for show and go.