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1970 280 SL
Convertible
€159,000
£139,975
Tollerton, United Kingdom
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a used car showing 3,673 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Grey metallic with a Brown interior. It is a 2-seat car and has had one previous owner.
This 280 SL has been taken apart down to the last bolt and rebuilt: the body was restored with thorough treatment of corrosion, the mechanical parts were rebuilt or refurbished, the engine recommissioned and detailed, the suspension, steering and brakes overhauled, and the brightwork and wheels refinished.
The cabin was restored to match, in tan leather with refurbished dashboard, centre console and door cards, and the soft top is new. The removable hardtop that gives the Pagoda its name comes with the car, and the dealer describes it as exceptional throughout.
The car is located in Tollerton, United Kingdom.
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.
Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.
FAQ
At £139,975, about €163,293, it sits above the median of €159,000 for the 11 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. 55% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.
The car is located in Tollerton, 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.
The manufacturer's base list price was €13,621 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at £139,975, with no VAT basis stated by the seller, so no percentage comparison is given. 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.
3,673 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 lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.
a 1970 car in Sweden at €159,000, and a 1968 car in Germany 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.
Kaaimans International, a professional dealer in Tollerton, 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.
The car is at Tollerton, 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, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.