Description
Mercedes 280SL – 1981 4 speed manual
Finished in Champagne Gold with black MB-Tex and grey check cloth
Very rare with a manual gearbox. Matching factory hardtop
Original engine recently serviced. Just 3, 000 miles in the last 30 years
Uprated period stereo but the original Becker unit remains with the car
Good history file including previous MOTs corroborating the indicated mileage of 34, 300
Original service book/ drivers manual/ first-aid kit etc
Dry stored from 2012 to 2020. Recommissioned over winter 2019/ 20 and used over the summer
Year of manufacture: 1981
Chassis number: the details below
MOT Expiry: 23 January 2021
Engine number: the details below35
Interior colour: Black/ Grey Plaid
Odometer Reading: 34300 miles
Warranted Mileage: Warranted
Exterior
A couple of light scratches to paint. Never taken out in the rain in the past 30 years so no evident rust.
Interior
Door cards, carpets and seats show virtually no signs of any wear. Headlining in very good condition with no sagging. Dashboard is very tidy, everything works as Mercedes intended, and has an uprated period stereo. Original Becker unit with the car, as is the owners manual and service book. Boot space is clean and carpets show little sign of use.
Engine
Unrestored original engine with just 34, 300 miles from new. Recent full service and just 3, 000 miles in the last 30 years. Starts first time from cold. Wonderful and clean under the bonnet, with some period patina, with a recent new battery when recommissioned.
Transmission
One of the last made with the 4-speed manual gearbox. Lovely smooth lazy Mercedes gear change with no play in the drive train.
Running Gear
Lovely quiet running smooth drive with no rattles or squeaks from the chassis, suspension or bearings. Brakes and suspension all in good order from the recommissioning. Tyres all replaced.
Electrics
All electrics in full working order, including power windows.
Vehicle History
Good history, with a number of stamps in the service book and some invoices. Very low mileage vehicle with older MOTs to validate this. Just 3, 000 miles in the last 30 years.
