1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster

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Description

(SOLD) Don’t miss the opportunity to own an unmolested 280SL. This is an excellent original Mercedes. It has been serviced and maintained properly, just recently received a full service, and a major detail by Classic Showcase. It features its original Becker AM/FM radio, A/C and rare factory 4 speed transmission. It comes complete with two tops: a hard top and a soft top, both in great condition. The wood, glass, chrome and paint are all in very good condition. This Mercedes comes with the original books, records and would be an ideal investment car for the first-time collector, or for the avid Mercedes Benz collector looking for an incredible example to add to an existing collection.

History

The Mercedes Benz SL has been manufactured by Mercedes since 1954.The 1971 marks the end of production of the 280SL. In the last two years of production the 280SL saw minor changes to switch knobs and wheel trim rings became full hubcaps. The designation SL derives from the German Sport Leicht, or Sport Light. It is also one of the world's safest sport vehicles. Of the 23,778 280SL’s produced from 1967 to the end of production in 1971only 12,778 were sold in the US. As the last of the hand-built Mercedes, these are becoming very collectable. This Mercedes Benz has had two documented owners since it rolled out of the factory. The latest owner has owned the car since the mid- 1970’s. He is an older Mercedes Benz collector who has taken impeccable care of the car and has even shown it in a classic car show. It has always received proper services and has been garage kept. These cars are highly sought after due to its sporty performance, practicality and bearing the name Mercedes Benz.