1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed
Offered here is a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed, finished in Signal Red (Signalrot) over a black interior and accompanied by both its removable hardtop and convertible soft top. This example has recently emerged from long-term California ownership dating back to 1982 and is offered with a California small pink slip title and a blue license plate.
Highlights:
- California Car
- Long-Term Ownership Since 1982
- Exterior Color: Signal Red "Signalrot"
- Interior Color: Black
- 2.8-liter Inline-Six engine
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Power Steering
- Convertible Soft Top
- Removable Hardtop
- Matching Numbers Hood
- Chrome Accents
- VDO Instrumentation
- Vintage Handic Paris Mark II Radio
- 14-Inch Bundt-Style Wheels
- $10,568.24 in Receipt Copies
The 280SL is one of Mercedes-Benz's most recognizable classic designs, earning the "Pagoda" nickname from the distinctive concave shape of its removable hardtop. Beneath the elegant styling is Mercedes-Benz engineering that includes a 2.8-liter inline-six, Bosch mechanical fuel injection, power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes. This example is particularly desirable with its 4-speed manual transmission and two-top configuration.
The cabin features bucket seats with head restraints, a two-spoke steering wheel, analog clock, center console, glove box, door pockets, VDO instrumentation, and a vintage Handic Paris Mark II radio. Exterior details include chrome bumpers and trim, side moldings, twin exhaust finishers, and the characteristic Pagoda hardtop design.
Currently not running, this 280SL is being offered as a restoration project. Its long-term California history, four-speed manual transmission, and two-top configuration make it an interesting example to bring back to the road. With its combination of elegant styling and period-correct engineering, the 280SL remains one of the most recognizable Mercedes-Benz models of its era. For $49,950