1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL (W113) Automatic
58000 miles.
Rare original specification of Anthracite Grey metallic, with Black Leather.

Supplied new from Park Lane, Mercedes-Benz. Its first registered owner was the Texas Crude Oil company which took delivery of the vehicle here in London. The vehicle was enjoyed here and on a documented European tour before being exported to Texas USA. It remained in the dry state until 2015 when the vehicle returned to London and has been privately owned as a part of a small collection since that date.

This highly original and most delightful W113 presents extremely well. The underside still retains factory underseal and the panels throughout show no corrosion.

The supporting history file is exemplary, The vehicle has all original books and manuals, all nicely documented within its competent service folder. Order forms from 1969, purchase and delivery receipts along with early owner correspondence give that extra bit of confidence in a car. Maintained by marque specialist, The SL Shop for the last 5 years, regardless of cost.

Offered directly from a private Mercedes collection. Any interested party can feel secure in the knowledge that this car has been well maintained and is one of the most original rust free, unrestored examples available on the market.

Please contact for full details. The car is professionally stored and is available for viewing and any inspection.


Features include:
Air conditioning
Power Steering
Floor shift Automatic gearbox
Outside rear view mirror, on the left side
Radio Becker Grand Prix, with Automatic antenna
Original hard top with stand and cover.
Original spare wheel and factory tool kit.

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