1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California for sale

€89,900

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

Düsseldorf, Germany

Mileage
79,842 km
Gearbox
Automatic
Model year
1969
First registration
07/1969
Power
170 PS (125 kW)

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California for Sale in Germany

This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL California is a used car showing 79,842 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Tabakbraun with a Brown interior. It is a 4-seat car.

This 280 SL is a California, the rare four-seat Pagoda that does without a soft top and its storage well, carrying a hardtop and a small rear occasional bench instead. The name owes nothing to the American state: it was an extra-cost option, first appearing in February 1967 on price list no. 18, which covered both the 250 SL and the 280 SL, after a study shown to the Mercedes-Benz board in 1965.

The car came back to Germany from the United States in 2012. Its current owner, a qualified Mercedes-Benz master mechanic, restored it extensively for himself, registered it in 2013 and has enjoyed it for 13 years. It carries a German H plate, a valuation grade of 2 plus, and tobacco brown paint over a cognac interior.

The car is located in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Tabakbraun
Interior
Brown
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
79,842 km
First registration
07/1969
Accident history
Accident-free
Last service
12/2025, at 79,800 km
Condition
Used
Location
Düsseldorf, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity
2,778 cc
Cylinders
6
Power quoted by the dealer
170 PS (125 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
4
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 2

  • Hardtop
  • Transverse rear occasional seat

Equipment 6

  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Non-smoking vehicle
  • Spare wheel
  • 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 €89,900, it sits below the median of €159,000 for the 10 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. 0% 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 €89,900, 624% 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?

79,842 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 higher-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 1968 car in Germany at €99,800. 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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