Description
For sale or trade: a Mercedes 280SL with an English roadster, TR3-type.
MOT valid November 2030.
Rare 5-speed manual gearbox, 1984 Astral Silver (colour and AMG front valance). Fully restored except for a very nice original interior in rare henné red. Windschott. Hardtop.
Everything has been serviced or restored on this car – nothing to do. £30k in invoices since 2022.
A totally reliable and fun car to drive. Mechanical tuning, engine setup; it runs perfectly, smoothly and powerfully. No oil consumption and oil pressure is perfect, new fuel-pump/ filter kit, exhaust, tyres, steering box, etc. (invoices). Total bodywork refurbishment (welding, including underbody) (photos) and full new paint. New hood. V5C in my name (ok for Crit’Air).
NO FEES OR WORKS NEEDED, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN DONE.
The 5-speed manual gearbox transforms the drive and makes it the genuine sport version of the entire range. Very good acceleration, economical (long trips at a good pace at under 10 litres/ 100km).
Visible in Brive-la-Gaillarde, Corrèze (19).
Price to discuss, possible exchange for a British sports convertible: Morgan, Triumph, MG or BMW from the 80s.






















