1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for sale

Name: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: mk0025
Price: 159000 EUR
Availability: InStock

159,000Euro

EUR

Uppsala, Sweden

Mileage 76,991 km
Gearbox Automatic
First registration 1970

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for Sale in Sweden

This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a used car showing 76,991 km. It is powered by a 2,778 cm³ petrol engine rated at 170 PS (125 kW). It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Sand Beige Metallic with a Full leather, Black interior.

Equipment includes A perfectly restored Mercedes 280 SL Pagoda, Elegant in Sand Beige metallic over Cognac leather, A full list of the restoration work is available on request.

The asking price is €159,000. The car is located in Uppsala, Sweden.

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. The hardtop dips in the middle instead of curving up, and that concave line, patented by Paul Bracq and Béla Barényi, is what gave the car the name pagoda. It lowers the roof at the sides so a passenger can get in without stooping.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior colour: Sand Beige Metallic
Interior: Full leather, Black

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 2,778 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Power: 170 hp
Transmission: Automatic

Further details

Body style: Convertible
Fuel type: Petrol
Mileage quoted by the dealer: 76,991 km
Doors: 2

Equipment

Equipment and history listed by the dealer 3

A perfectly restored Mercedes 280 SL Pagoda
Elegant in Sand Beige metallic over Cognac leather
A full list of the restoration work is available on request

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 €159,000, it sits below the median of €215,000 for the 5 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 Sweden and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Uppsala, Sweden. 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 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 €159,000, 1180% 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.

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

76,991 km recorded, against a median of 21,460 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 1968 car in Germany at €159,000, and a 1970 car in Sweden at €215,000. 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?

Motikon AB, a professional dealer in Uppsala, Sweden. 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 Uppsala, Sweden, 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.

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for sale

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for Sale in Sweden