1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

This 1969 Mercedes Benz 280SL is a European model with 86k kilometers (~53k miles) that is powered by its factory 2. 8 liter inline-six paired to a 4-speed manual gearbox. It was eventually passed down to a family member who drove it sparingly for many years. The car was repainted to match the original Papyrus White (717) five years ago. The chrome brightwork is in good shape overall with no oxidation or pitting evident. All of the lights are functional, and the car features Euro-market round turn signal reflectors on the front fenders. The factory steel wheels with color-matched hubcaps are in nice shape and wear newer white wall tires. The blue interior looks sharp and provides a nice contrast to the white exterior. The upholstery shows well with a few small wrinkles on the side bolsters, and the dark blue carpet appears clean. The interior chrome trim is in good condition, and the wood trim on the dash shows some separation on both sides. The 2. 8 liter M130 SOHC inline-six looks clean in the detailed engine compartment. The engine is paired to a 4-speed manual transmission and produced 170 horsepower when new. It has reportedly been well-maintained with regular services. The stamp pictured above shows the engine #130983-10-003237 and matches the number found on the MB data card. Several photos of the undercarriage show a solid frame and mechanical components with no significant corrosion apparent. The order number #95430364 on the data card indicates the car was built in 1969 (9) for the Italian market (543), with Papyrus White paint (717). It came with Blue MB Tex interior (135) and a Dark Blue soft top (744). Filed under: pagoda, sl, w113