1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for sale

€98,500

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

Hamburg, Germany

Mileage
88,200 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1970
Power
170 PS (125 kW)

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for Sale in Germany

This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a used car showing 88,200 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Silver metallic with a Dark red interior.

First delivered in France in 1970, this Pagoda returned to Germany in 2011 and has stayed with a single keeper since. It remains in largely untouched original condition, with its matching hardtop and remarkably well-preserved bodywork, and the Mercedes-Benz data card shows that engine, paint and trim are those it was built with.

The mechanical parts have been looked after continuously over the years, and a few years ago the floorpan was cleaned with dry ice and given a fresh protective coating. It is one of 23,885 examples of the 280 SL, the last and most powerful of the W113 roadsters.

The car is located in Hamburg, 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
Silver metallic
Interior
Dark red
Mileage
88,200 km
Condition
Used
Location
Hamburg, Germany

Powertrain

Power quoted by the dealer
170 PS (125 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

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

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
2,778 cm3

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 5

  • Power steering
  • Hardtop
  • Whitewall tyres
  • Becker Mexico radio
  • Electric aerial

Points highlighted by the dealer 2

  • Mercedes-Benz data card
  • Matching numbers

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 €98,500, it sits below the median of €159,000 for the 13 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. 15% 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 Hamburg, 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 €13,621 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €98,500, 623% 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 1971 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

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

88,200 km recorded, against a median of 25,623 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 1968 car in Germany at €99,800, and a 1971 car in the Netherlands at €94,500. 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?

Thiesen, a professional dealer in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg, 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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