Description
280SL French origin code 470. Third owner. Options: 5-speed manual gearbox, smoother than the automatic and especially more economical. Air conditioning recharged with R134 and fully functional. ABS. 4 seats. Barock alloy wheels. Hard top colour-matched to body. On original carpets. Becker cassette radio. Wood gear knob. Significant maintenance costs of €5, 200 in the last year. Monroe front dampers. Front track rod ends. Speedometer gears replaced. Full service. Engine oil change. Cooling system. Brakes. Gearbox. Differential. All filters. Complete Bosch ignition system. Spark plug cap and leads. Fuel injection adjustment and injector seals. New front discs, front pads and front calipers, all brake hoses renewed. Everything invoiced by professional. MOT passed. Zero corrosion and no evidence of filler to hide problems. Driver's seat recently reupholstered by a specialist. Soft top replaced with genuine Mercedes item. Recent tyres. Recent battery. So a car ready to drive. I must emphasise it's not brand new but absolutely stunning – people turn their heads. The sound deadening under the bonnet is still intact, reflecting low mileage. Rising in value and surely the best value for money. For reference, a US version fetches around €20, 000 and approximately €6, 000 for a Europeanised version, though with different emissions standards and a higher ride height.
