1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for sale

Price on request

Stuttgart, Germany

Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1971

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for Sale in Germany

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a used car. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Moss Green Metallic with a Beige interior.

Built in February 1971, the final month of W113 production, this 280 SL is one of the last Pagodas made. Moss Green Metallic is matched by a hardtop in the same green, beige leather and a green soft top, and the car keeps the four-speed manual gearbox, rarer than the automatic. Period equipment includes Frigiking air conditioning, a Becker Europa radio, a transverse third seat and clear-glass fog lamps.

Taken off the road in 1993 and stored ever since, it has now been restored down to the last nut and bolt, and the distance shown on its odometer is original. It belongs to a private collection kept in Stuttgart.

The car is located in Stuttgart, 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
Moss Green Metallic
Interior
Beige
Upholstery
Leather
Condition
Used
Location
Stuttgart, Germany

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
2,778 cm3
Power quoted by the manufacturer
170 PS

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 9

  • Transverse third seat in the rear
  • Tinted glass all round
  • Trim mouldings on the hardtop
  • Power steering
  • Heated rear window
  • Green soft top
  • Frigiking air conditioning
  • Clear-glass fog lamps
  • Becker Europa 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

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

The car is located in Stuttgart, Germany. 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.

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

BOB FORSTNER, a professional dealer in Stuttgart, 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 Stuttgart, 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.

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 BOB FORSTNER before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

What is needed to register this car if it does not stay in Germany?

A cross-border registration normally requires the vehicle registration document, the certificate of conformity or an equivalent type-approval record, the purchase invoice showing the VAT treatment, and proof that any tax due in the destination country has been settled. Temporary export plates and transport insurance are arranged either by the dealer or by the buyer. Requirements differ by country and should be confirmed with the selling dealer before payment.

Where can I see the wider Mercedes-Benz 280 SL market?

LUSSO publishes a market overview for the 280 SL, covering current asking prices in Europe, availability by country, why prices differ, how VAT works on a cross-border purchase and what to compare between two cars.

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