1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 for sale

Name: 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 280
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: mm0125
Price: 39900 EUR
Availability: InStock

39,900Euro

EUR

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

Milan, Italy

Mileage 74,200 km
Gearbox Manual
First registration 1980

1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 for Sale in Italy

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 is a used car first registered in January 1980, showing 74,200 km. It is powered by a 2,746 cm³ petrol engine rated at 185 PS (136 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Argento Metallizzato with a /Stoffa Blu interior.

Equipment includes Registered with the A.S.I. Italian historic vehicle register, In top condition, Manual gearbox, Front seats with chequered fabric centre panels, Matching leather door panels with fabric inserts, Blue carpets, Burr wood interior trim, Analogue instruments, Front fog lamps, Chrome door mirrors, Chrome bumpers, Chrome exterior trim.

The asking price is €39,900. The car is located in Milan, Italy.

The Mercedes-Benz SL 280 uses the fuel-injected 2.8-litre straight-six offered on the SL from July 1974, on Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical injection from December 1975, with breakerless electronic ignition and hydraulic valve-lash compensation, with a four-speed manual or an automatic driving the rear wheels, the three-speed automatic giving way to a four-speed unit in March 1980. The R107 is a two-seat convertible with a detachable hardtop, and for eighteen years it was the only roadster Mercedes-Benz offered. It replaced the W113 in 1971 and gave way to the R129 in 1989, which makes it the marque's second longest single series after the G-Class.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Argento Metallizzato
Interior: /Stoffa Blu

Powertrain

Transmission: Manual

Further details

Fuel type: Petrol
Power quoted by the dealer: 185 PS (136 kW)
Engine capacity: 2,746 cc
Cylinders: 6
First registered: January 1980
Mileage quoted by the dealer: 74,200 km
Drive: Rear-wheel drive

Equipment

Equipment 13

Registered with the A.S.I. Italian historic vehicle register
In top condition
Manual gearbox
Front seats with chequered fabric centre panels
Matching leather door panels with fabric inserts
Blue carpets
Burr wood interior trim
Analogue instruments
Front fog lamps
Chrome door mirrors
Chrome bumpers
Chrome exterior trim
Mercedes Fuchs Barock Bundt wheels

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz SL 280 in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz SL 280 priced above or below the European market?

At €39,900, it sits at the median of €39,900 for the 3 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 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 SL 280 be bought in Italy and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Milan, Italy. The dealer quotes it as: The R107 is a two-seat convertible with a detachable hardtop, and for eighteen years it was the only roadster Mercedes-Benz offered. 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 does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz SL 280 compare?

74,200 km recorded, against a median of 74,200 km across the Mercedes-Benz SL 280 advertised in Europe in 2026. It sits on the median. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

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

a 1982 car in Italy at €39,900, and a 1977 car in Germany at €61,990. 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 SL 280, and how does a purchase work?

Magni & Carnevale Motors, a professional dealer in Milan, Italy. 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 SL 280 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Milan, Italy, 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: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

Is this Mercedes-Benz SL 280 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 Magni & Carnevale Motors before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 for sale

1980 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 for Sale in Italy