1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for sale

€94,500

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

Brummen, Netherlands

Mileage
25,623 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1971
First registration
01/1971

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a used car showing 25,623 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in White with a Black interior.

It is a German-market Pagoda that still agrees with its data card in every respect: its numbers match, and the white paint and black leather are the colours recorded when it was built. Its owners over the decades are documented, and the original Fahrzeugbrief, the first German registration document, stays with the car.

The service booklets carry nothing but Mercedes-Benz dealer stamps, backed by invoices covering at least the last twenty years. The dealer presents it as a preserved rather than over-restored car, with a very well kept soft top and an engine and gearbox that work smoothly.

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands.

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
White
Interior
Black
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
25,623 km
First registration
01/1971
Condition
Used
Location
Brummen, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual
Fuel type
Petrol

Further details

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

Manufacturer figures

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

Equipment

Equipment 4

  • Black leather upholstery
  • White steering wheel
  • Black soft top
  • Steel wheels with chrome hubcaps

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 €94,500, it sits below the median of €163,945 for the 8 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 the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands. 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 €94,500, 594% 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?

25,623 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 lower-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 the Netherlands at €129,500, and a 1970 car in Sweden at €159,000. 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?

Gallery Aaldering, a professional dealer in Brummen, Netherlands. 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 Brummen, Netherlands, 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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