1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for sale

£139,975

Tollerton, United Kingdom

Mileage
3,673 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1971
First registration
01/1971

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for Sale in the 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.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Grey metallic
Interior
Brown
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
3,673 km
First registration
01/1971
Previous owners
1
Condition
Used
Location
Tollerton, United Kingdom

Powertrain

Engine capacity
2,800 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
2

Manufacturer figures

Power quoted by the manufacturer
170 PS

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 8

  • Removable Pagoda hardtop
  • Folding soft top
  • Chrome front and rear bumpers
  • Original-style instrumentation
  • Classic Mercedes-Benz steering wheel
  • Period-correct carpets
  • Original-style switchgear
  • Power-assisted disc brakes

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 £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.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL be bought in the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

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.

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 £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.

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

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.

Which other Mercedes-Benz 280 SL are priced closest to this one?

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.

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

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.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL be inspected before purchase?

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.

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