Euro 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Professional Repaint in Factory Pastel Grey, Extensive Service Records, Euro Spec R107

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Euro 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Professional Repaint in Factory Pastel Grey, Extensive Service Records, Euro Spec R107

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$5,250
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Quick Facts

Location:

Jacksonville, Florida
  • Auction lot: 1415
  • Seller: Mbtftafeh904
  • VIN: 107.042-12-007117
  • Chassis: R107
  • Odometer: 130,727
  • Title Status: Clean Florida
  • Exterior color: Pastel Grey (DB740)
  • Interior color: Blue Leather
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seller: Private
  • 2.8L M110 I6
  • Extensive Service Records
  • One-Owner until 04/2020
  • Professional Repaint
  • New Leather Seats Covers
  • Paint-Matched Hardtop
  • Blue Soft Top
  • Recently Serviced
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a European-market example finished in Pastel Grey with a manual folding soft top over Blue upholstery. Power is supplied by a 2.8-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes 14" steel wheels with paint matched hubcaps, fog lights, a body-colored removable hardtop, Blue soft top, Euro spec bumpers, and chrome trim. The car remained with the original owner up until the seller's acquisition in April 2020 and underwent a professional repaint in September 2021. Recent service includes a new battery, oil service, new starter, new brakes, new hoses and belts, new distributor cap, and new rotor/points/spark plugs. Now showing 130k miles, this R107 is offered with extensive service records, an owner’s manual, original spare tire, jack, tools roll, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
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The car is finished in Pastel Grey and underwent a professional repaint in September 2021. A reciept for the work performed will come with the car showing a total cost of $8,700. Exterior equipment includes a manual folding soft top, a body-colored removable hardtop, Blue soft top, fog lights, European-spec bumpers, US-spec headlights, chrome mirror caps, and chrome brightwork. The seller notes all glass is original to the car and the Sekurit markings can be seen on each pane. 

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Original 14" steel wheels with paint matched hubcaps are mounted with new white wall 195/75 Milestar Touring SLE tires. Service within the last year includes brakes on all four corners. The original spare tire, jack, and tool roll are located in the trunk. 
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The interior is trimmed in Blue leather upholstery with matching door panels and carpeting along with wood trim on the dash, center console, and door panels. Cracks can be seen in the wood around the shifter and center console. The carpeting was replaced under current ownership including the trunk, and new leather seat covers from German Auto Tops were also installed. Amenities include a defroster/heater, power windows, power locks, and a Blaupunkt stereo. 
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VDO instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and readouts for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The odometer shows 130k miles, approximately 500 of which were added by the seller since 2020.
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The 2.8-liter M110 inline-six produced 182 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque when new and sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Service within the last year includes a new battery, oil service, new starter, new brakes, new hoses and belts, new distributor cap, and new rotor/points/spark plugs. The seller had the underbody professionally undercoated at the time of repaint to protect against corrosion. Underbody photos are provided in the gallery. 
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This 280SL is offered with extensive service records, an owner’s manual, original spare tire, jack, tools roll, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
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The MB Market Insights

The R107 is one of Mercedes’ best known and longest living chassis designs. Introduced for the 1972 model year, the R107 was in continuous production for 17 years until 1989 when the last 560sl was produced. While the R107 underwent several powertrain changes and minor cosmetic updates, the platform remained largely unchanged throughout the run making it one of the most iconic MBs of all time. These long nose roadsters elicit immediate nostalgic reactions and offer tremendous driving enjoyment for a very reasonable price. While prices for low-mile 560sl examples have skyrocketed in recent years, the 280SL, 380SL & 450SL variants have remained comparatively affordable while offering virtually all of the ownership enjoyment of their larger displacement brethren. This specific example benefits from the rare 6-cyl powerplant making it lighter and more nimble than its V-8 counterparts. Combined with the desirable Euro-spec bumpers and rare color combination, this example is a true european roadster that beams style and class from every angle. Thanks to the extensive service records, recent maintenance, and aesthetic refurbishment performed on this example, we expect to see this 280SL on the road for many more years to come.

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Euro 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

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$5,250 by ziptie
ENDED ON
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8 Comments

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February 16th, 2023 at 7:45pm EST

$5,250 bid placed by @ziptie

February 16th, 2023 at 7:45pm EST

$5,000 bid placed by @CryoBenz

February 16th, 2023 at 7:44pm EST

$4,750 bid placed by @ziptie

February 16th, 2023 at 7:44pm EST

$4,500 bid placed by @CryoBenz

February 16th, 2023 at 7:43pm EST

$4,250 bid placed by @ziptie

February 16th, 2023 at 7:43pm EST

$4,000 bid placed by @CryoBenz

February 16th, 2023 at 7:42pm EST

$3,750 bid placed by @ziptie

February 16th, 2023 at 7:41pm EST

$3,500 bid placed by @CryoBenz

February 16th, 2023 at 7:41pm EST

$3,250 bid placed by @ziptie

February 16th, 2023 at 7:41pm EST

$3,000 bid placed by @CryoBenz

February 16th, 2023 at 7:40pm EST

$2,750 bid placed by @ziptie

February 16th, 2023 at 7:37pm EST
That's really cool @jacklopez!!!
February 16th, 2023 at 7:36pm EST
@jacklopez, hey
February 16th, 2023 at 7:36pm EST
@Mbtftafeh904 asdlfkjasdl
February 16th, 2023 at 7:34pm EST
Mbtftafeh904 (5)
Seller
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@jacklopez- huh?
February 16th, 2023 at 7:32pm EST
Mbtftafeh904 (5)
Seller
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@jacklopez. no
February 16th, 2023 at 7:32pm EST
Mbtftafeh904 (5)
Seller
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@jacklopez, thanks
August 4th, 2022 at 11:53am EST

$2,500 bid placed by @Jacklopez

August 4th, 2022 at 8:56am EST
Mbtftafeh904 (5)
Seller
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@vmcammarata Thank you for the response! Yes it does have a functional A/C! The car is located in Jacksonville Florida.
August 3rd, 2022 at 1:17pm EST
Hello it is a great looking car. Can I ask if it has AC and if so is it operational?  Also where in Florida is it located.  Thank you
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Quick Facts

Location:

Jacksonville, Florida
  • Auction lot: 1415
  • Seller: Mbtftafeh904
  • VIN: 107.042-12-007117
  • Chassis: R107
  • Odometer: 130,727
  • Title Status: Clean Florida
  • Exterior color: Pastel Grey (DB740)
  • Interior color: Blue Leather
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seller: Private
  • 2.8L M110 I6
  • Extensive Service Records
  • One-Owner until 04/2020
  • Professional Repaint
  • New Leather Seats Covers
  • Paint-Matched Hardtop
  • Blue Soft Top
  • Recently Serviced

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