Description
The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL needs little introduction. As the last of the legendary R107 generation — a model that remained in production for no less than eighteen years — it epitomises timeless style, sturdy reliability and a driving experience that perfectly blends calm driving with character. This example takes that story to a higher level.
For this is a car that never needed restoration. With only 72, 000 original kilometres, always in Dutch hands and formerly owned by a second owner, this is one of the most unspoilt R107s you will come across. No hidden interventions, no refreshed paintwork, no replaced interior components — what you see is what has always been.
Particularly rare is the manual gearbox. Where the vast majority of SLs were fitted with automatic transmission, this manual variant gives the driver a direct connection to the car that an automatic simply can’t offer. It makes the 280 SL not only sportier in character, but also more distinctive in the street scene and on the market.
The car can be viewed by appointment in Alkmaar. For this you can contact Richard van Lieshout via using the button below or the details below. On the road this is a true cruiser. The smoothly running 2. 8‑litre six-cylinder pulls along with relaxed ease, the steering is light and precise, and the sunroof makes every journey a moment to enjoy. Whether it’s a relaxed Sunday coastal drive or a long tour of Europe — the SL goes about it with aplomb and without hurry.
For the enthusiast seeking an authentic, unspoilt and rare example of one of the most beautiful open Mercedes ever built: this is it.
