• Year of manufacture 
    1971
  • Mileage 
    78 877 km / 49 012 mi
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Interior colour 
    Black
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Number of seats 
    2
  • Location
    Belgium
  • Exterior colour 
    Black
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic
  • Performance 
    125 kW / 170 PS / 168 BHP
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

" The 280SL is the grand total of everything Mercedes-Benz engineers have learned about high-performance sporting machinery" - 1969 Advertising Road & Track June

In November 1967, a year after the 250SL was launched, the 280SL was added to the assembly line in Sindelfingen. The reason this model came out so quickly was simple, The need for larger engine capacities became greater to keep up with the American market, which was their most important export market. From this came the six-in-line 2.8 liter engine with 170hp. Many experts say that the W113 in the 60s was powered by Mercedes' best engines ever, including the 280SL. In terms of appearance, only the hubcaps changed and the Mercedes logo flaunted proudly on the hood. The 280SL was a success story and production ended in March 1971.
This Mercedes-Benz 280SL with its year of construction 1971 is one of the last of its kind and drives absolutely perfect. The automatic gearbox transmits the power of the 280SL engine very smoothly to the rear axle and makes the car drive very smoothly. From 0-100 km / h in just 8 seconds makes this one of the fastest cars of its time, even today the car is still perfectly able to keep up with everyday traffic. In the years of the production of the 280SL power steering was only reserved for the very best cars like this 280SL and drives extremely luxurious and comfortable because of this exceptional upgrade.
The car has been professionally equipped with its beautiful new black repaint a few years ago, the interior is very clean and the new red soft top completes the picture. A very stylish color combination that will open the eyes of many pagoda enthusiasts.
With this Mercedes-Benz 280SL there are no additional costs because the current owner has maintained the car over the years with the necessary love, so start and drive!
This beautiful 280SL is eager to go on an adventure with its new owner. A trip to the mountains, a beautiful regularity rally or just to enjoy the beautiful weather on Sunday, this beautiful Pagode makes it all possible. Every time one looks at this beautiful car, you are reassured again about its reliability by the three-pointed star beckoning on the front.
Come discover them now at Rock 'N Roll Classics and who knows, you may be the proud new owner of this beautiful 280SL.