Mercedes Benz R107 280 SL (1984)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 280 SL from 1984 in the color light blue with dark blue leather interior.

Highlights:

• USA import, with TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive
• With power steering, central locking, air conditioning and radio
• In the current ownership, almost €6,000 has been invested in the vehicle, many parts have been renewed (with original parts) and the soft top has also been renewed
• Original hardtop is available
• TÜV will be renewed upon purchase

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1984
• First registration: USA, 1984
• Location: 21614 Buxtehude, Germany
• 4 vehicle owners (in possession since 10/2023)
• New TÜV
• H license plate
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Immediately ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (R107) from 1983 is undoubtedly a milestone in the history of Mercedes-Benz. With its timeless design and sporty performance, it impressed across the board. The 280 SL 107 is powered by a six-cylinder engine that delivers 185 hp in combination with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Almost 137,300 examples of this model were produced up to 1985.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: light blue
• Interior with dark blue leather upholstery with wood-effect applications
• Mint soft top in dark blue
• Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission:

• 2.8 liter six-cylinder engine with 185 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in June 2023

Mileage:

• 125,833 mi (read off)
• Mileage cannot be traced
• Checkbook with gaps is available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, HU reports

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• The underbody is rust-free and unwelded
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Several paint damages
• Various scratches on the bodywork
• Soft top has a gap in the rear area, does not fit completely
• Small rusty spot in the entrance area, on the edge of the door sill strip
• Interior with signs of wear
• Wood-look applications with scratches, cracks and small holes
• The trim on the passenger side in the footwell is coming loose
• Hole in the door trim on the passenger side (interior)
• The leather on the door panels in the interior is curling
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is another classic on offer here. It was originally imported to Germany from the USA and was given an H registration here. In absolutely original condition, it exhibits several minor visual defects. Apart from this, the classic car is in a ready-to-drive condition, with a powerful 185 hp engine. The MOT will be renewed at the time of purchase so that this classic can be taken straight onto the road after a successful auction.