1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for sale

169,950British Pound

GBP

£199,950 30,000 GBP

Swadlincote, United Kingdom

  • Mileage 149,669 km
  • Gearbox Automatic
  • First registration 1970

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for Sale in United Kingdom

This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a used car showing 149,669 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Silver Metallic.

Equipment includes Full interior retrim by Hemmels, Outstanding condition, Removable hardtop, New carpets by Hemmels, Interior veneer refinished by Hemmels, New soft top by Hemmels, Upgraded audio system by Hemmels.

The asking price is £169,950. The car is located in Swadlincote, United Kingdom.

Technical Information

This unit

Interior
Bourdeaux Leather
Location
Swadlincote, United Kingdom

Powertrain

Transmission
Automatic

Chassis & equipment

Doors
2

Further details

Body style
Coupe
Fuel type
Petrol
Exterior colour
Silver Metallic
Mileage quoted by the dealer
93,000 miles

Equipment

Equipment listed by the dealer 7

  • Full interior retrim by Hemmels
  • Outstanding condition
  • Removable hardtop
  • New carpets by Hemmels
  • Interior veneer refinished by Hemmels
  • New soft top by Hemmels
  • Upgraded audio system by Hemmels

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 £169,950, about €198,839, it sits above the median of €183,865 for the 6 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. 50% 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 the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or 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 does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL compare?

149,669 km recorded, against a median of 30,669 km across the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

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

a 1970 car in Sweden at €215,000, and a car in Germany at €168,890. 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?

Tom Hartley, a professional dealer in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. 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 Swadlincote, United Kingdom, 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: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

Is this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Tom Hartley before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

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