Description
This is a 2-owner pagoda in the most attractive Anthracite Grey with red interior. It was first delivered to Texas where it remained under single ownership till 2004. Its second owner imported the car to the equally dry climate of Athens, Greece. In 2013 the body and hardtop were resprayed and in 2016 the engine and the transmission were overhauled. It is currently in very good mechanical and cosmetic condition.
Specifications
Date of Manufacture: 17 February 1971
Model year: 1971
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 280 SL / 8
Chassis number: 113. 044-12-023716
Body number: 70649
Engine type: M130 E28
Engine specifications: 2778cc, 6 cylinder in line, single overhead camshaft, Bosch port injection, compression 9. 5:1, 170 bhp @ 5750rpm, 240 Nm @ 4500rpm
Engine number: 130. 983-12-016102, Data Card matching
Transmission type: 4-speed automatic
Exterior color, code: Anthracite Grey, db173G
Hardtop color, code: Antracite Grey, db173G
Interior trim, code, color: MB-Tex, 132, deep red
Carpet code, color: 3004 deep red
Options:
249 Rear Window, Electrically Heated (Heat-Insulating Glass)
401 Single Seats
416 Hardtop Mounted
426 Power Steering and Automatic Transmission with Floor Shift
440 Bumpers with Guards, Front and Rear
461 Instrument with Mileage Reading and English Lettering
491 US Version
503 Outside Rear View Mirror, On The Left
524 Paintcoat Preservation
595 Green Heat-Insulating Glass, All Around
600 Trim Strips on Hardtop
641 White-Wall Tires
669 Spare Wheel
740 Soft Top Fabric ABC
Ownership history:
1971-2004: 1st owner
2004-current: 2nd owner
