1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

Description

The current owner purchased this beautiful car in 1984. He has driven it 50,000 miles and the previous owner had driven it 53,000 miles. At 63,000 miles, I had the odometer repaired and the technician reset the odometer to 0. Since then, I have driven the car 38,000 miles, which is the current reading.

Since 1984, the car has been incrementally restored. It has been repainted in its current green color, which is a lighter green than the original moss green, and the interior of the car has been totally restored with tan German leather and green floor matting. A light tan German soft top has also been installed; it never saw rain. In fact, it is practically brand new since it saw limited use. I drove the car only in the warmer months of spring and summer, and with the top down.

In preparation for selling the car, I had a Mercedes specialist go over the car, and replace or repair anything that was needed. He installed new motor mounts, new belts and hoses and a variety of items connected with a major service and tune-up. As part of the overhaul, I had a new odometer, speedometer and tachometer installed. The Michelin tires have little wear on them. The car drives as good as it looks!

This is a magnificent automobile, meticulously cared for, and is an absolute pleasure to drive. You can expect a lot of car honks and thumbs up when you drive it.