1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for sale

€99,800

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Düsseldorf, Germany

Mileage
14,262 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1968
First registration
07/1968
Power
170 PS (125 kW)

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for Sale in Germany

This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a used car showing 14,262 km. It is powered by a 2,748 cm³ petrol engine rated at 170 PS (125 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Elfenbein with a Red interior. It is a 2-seat car.

Ivory paint over red leather and a dark red Sonnenland hood make an attractive combination on this 280 SL Pagoda, which keeps the manual gearbox. It was first delivered to the United States, and no papers survive from its early years.

Back in Germany, it was restored completely and in fine detail in the south of the country, work that ended in 2007. A German collector bought it nine years ago and covered about 14,000 km in good weather, and it now wears a German H plate for historic vehicles.

The car is located in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL uses the 2,778 cc M130 straight-six, with fuel injection and a single overhead camshaft, rated at 170 PS (125 kW) and 244 Nm, and 200 km/h, with a four-speed manual gearbox, a ZF five-speed, or a four-speed automatic, and rear-wheel drive.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Elfenbein
Interior
Red
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
14,262 km
First registration
07/1968
Condition
Used
Location
Düsseldorf, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity
2,748 cc
Cylinders
6
Power quoted by the dealer
170 PS (125 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 1

  • Sonnenland soft top in dark red

Equipment 7

  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Alloy wheels
  • Non-smoking vehicle
  • Spare wheel
  • Power steering
  • Summer tyres
  • Tuner and radio

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 280 SL in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL priced above or below the European market?

At €99,800, it sits below the median of €159,000 for the 10 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. 20% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Düsseldorf, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €12,424 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €99,800, 703% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1968 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL compare?

14,262 km recorded, against a median of 32,750 km across the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz 280 SL are priced closest to this one?

a 1971 car in the Netherlands at €94,500, and a 1969 car in Germany at €89,900. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, and how does a purchase work?

Movendi, a professional dealer in Düsseldorf, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Düsseldorf, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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