Mercedes Benz 280 SL R107 (1985)

A 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (R107) is for sale in metallic blue with gray leather interior.

Highlights:

• First registered in Germany
• Extremely well-maintained condition
• Certificate from 04/2025 with a condition rating of 2
• Completely restored and repainted between 2018 and 2019 – photographic documentation available
• Verifiable investments amounting to €27,822
• Very attractive color combination
• Extensive equipment, including: automatic transmission, electric windows, power steering, air conditioning, radio, central locking
• Includes hardtop
• Market value according to appraisal: €37,500

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1985
• First registration: Germany, 03/1985
• Location: 26180 Rastede, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 4
• Restored
• No accidents under current ownership
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 04/2026
• Ready to drive

Model history

Introduced in 1971, the SL R 107 series shaped Mercedes design in the 1970s with its distinctive H4 headlights and large taillights. Technically, it offered safety thanks to a reinforced A-pillar and, from 1982, airbags. Particularly popular in the USA, it was mostly equipped with V8 engines. It proved its robustness in rally competitions, such as the 1979 Safari Rally. With a production period of 18 years, the R 107 is one of the brand's most durable models and was replaced by the R 129 in 1989.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Blue Metallic
• Interior: gray leather upholstery, very good condition with only minimal age-related wear
• Black soft top
• Repainted: The car was completely repainted during restoration

Engine and transmission:

• 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder with 185 hp (136 kW)
• Automatic transmission

Mileage:

• Mileage: 185,330 km (as read)
• Mileage verifiable: for the most part – mileage is plausible
• Service history with gaps

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents
• TÜV and service reports
• Service history with gaps
• Invoices for investments
• Expert opinion (05/2025, grade 2)

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: replaced in 2019, tread in good condition
• Brakes: Rear discs and pads replaced approx. 500 km ago
• Bodywork: very good condition – repainted approx. 7 years ago, therefore only minimal signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition, no known rust
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

• This is a very well-maintained and restored vehicle – no defects are known.
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary:

For sale is a very well-preserved 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (R107) in metallic blue with gray leather upholstery. The vehicle is in its fourth ownership and was extensively restored and repainted between 2018 and 2019. Over €27,800 has been invested since 2018. A current appraisal from April 2025 confirms a condition rating of 2 and a market value of €37,500. The SL is registered, has an H license plate, and is ready to drive – a well-maintained classic with a stylish color combination and comprehensive history.