One Family Ownership, A/C, Hard and Soft Tops
Stunning original color combination of Dark Red over Tobacco. Previous owner inherited from his father who purchased the car new. All original documents, service receipts, books and manuals included. Extremely well maintained with a pile of service history. Repaint in 2025 due to chips and fading. New high quality German top. $75,000 in service costs over the past 20 years plus $40,000 on new paint and proper interior. Everything works as it should. Cold AC, four wheel disc brakes and power steering. Runs and drives flawlessly. No rust - now or ever.
NOTE: This vehicle was issued a North Carolina VIN on the Title due to a clerical error. The actual VIN appears on the car correctly as well as on the original owner's manuals and decades of service receipts.
The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is the final and most refined year of the iconic W113 "Pagoda" series. Blending sports car performance with luxurious grand touring comfort, it features a timeless slab-sided design, a powerful 2.8-liter inline-6 engine, and a distinctive concave removable hardtop
The 1971 model marks the culmination of the W113 generation before it was replaced by the V8-powered R107. It remains an internationally coveted collector's car, highly prized for its reliable drivability, ease of ownership, and unmistakable mid-century aesthetic.
