2,746cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection 185 DIN hp at 6,000rpm 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Independent Front Suspension with Double Wishbones, Coil Springs, and Tubular Shocks; Independent Rear Suspension with Diagonal-pivot Swing Axles, Coil Springs, and Tubular Shocks 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes *Matching numbers *Removable hard-top roof and folding canvas top *A handsome and very original example *Original tool kit *Documented service history THE MOTORCAR OFFERED While the 280SL Convertible utilized the smallest engine of the W107 series, it was a delightful combination of styling, comfort, economy, and relative ease of maintenance when compared to its more complicated V8 siblings. While some 25,500 units were produced over this model's nine-year run (1974-85), the 2.8-liter version was never officially exported to the United States, where the company concentrated on selling V8-powered versions of the W107 series more suitable to American tastes. The twin-cam 280 with fuel injection produced 185 DIN horsepower at 5800 rpm, enough to achieve a maximum speed of 118 mph, but this smaller-displacement SL was more at home cruising quietly on suburban streets. Offered here is an attractive and very original example finished in Cypress Green Metallic with an Olive Green leather interior, and fitted with a snug and weather-tight removable color-matching factory hardtop. The factory build-sheet notes that it was completed and shipped from the Sindelfingen factory on Dec. 12, 1982. The consignor states that this car was acquired from its previous long-term, non-smoking California owner in 1985. The undamaged bodywork is said to be rust-free, the paint is described as all-original, and the folding black canvas convertible top presents as new. The build sheet also states that this elegant car was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, limited-slip differential, power steering, power brakes with ABS, electric window lifts, central locking, a folding armrest, high-pressure headlamp washers, and a rear occasional bench seat. It is also equipped with air conditioning, a stereo entertainment system, wood veneer interior trim, fog lamps mounted below the front bumper, and chromed factory alloy wheels. The odometer displayed 66,894 miles at the time of cataloguing. This car is supplied with its original owner's manuals, factory tool kit, extensive service history and records including registrations that date to the second owner's purchase in 1985 and even the original classified ad from the selling dealer. With its timelessly elegant color combination, this practical classic presents the buyer with comfortable and stylish motoring - as only a Mercedes can provide.
2,746cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection 185 DIN hp at 6,000rpm 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Independent Front Suspension with Double Wishbones, Coil Springs, and Tubular Shocks; Independent Rear Suspension with Diagonal-pivot Swing Axles, Coil Springs, and Tubular Shocks 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes *Matching numbers *Removable hard-top roof and folding canvas top *A handsome and very original example *Original tool kit *Documented service history THE MOTORCAR OFFERED While the 280SL Convertible utilized the smallest engine of the W107 series, it was a delightful combination of styling, comfort, economy, and relative ease of maintenance when compared to its more complicated V8 siblings. While some 25,500 units were produced over this model's nine-year run (1974-85), the 2.8-liter version was never officially exported to the United States, where the company concentrated on selling V8-powered versions of the W107 series more suitable to American tastes. The twin-cam 280 with fuel injection produced 185 DIN horsepower at 5800 rpm, enough to achieve a maximum speed of 118 mph, but this smaller-displacement SL was more at home cruising quietly on suburban streets. Offered here is an attractive and very original example finished in Cypress Green Metallic with an Olive Green leather interior, and fitted with a snug and weather-tight removable color-matching factory hardtop. The factory build-sheet notes that it was completed and shipped from the Sindelfingen factory on Dec. 12, 1982. The consignor states that this car was acquired from its previous long-term, non-smoking California owner in 1985. The undamaged bodywork is said to be rust-free, the paint is described as all-original, and the folding black canvas convertible top presents as new. The build sheet also states that this elegant car was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, limited-slip differential, power steering, power brakes with ABS, electric window lifts, central locking, a folding armrest, high-pressure headlamp washers, and a rear occasional bench seat. It is also equipped with air conditioning, a stereo entertainment system, wood veneer interior trim, fog lamps mounted below the front bumper, and chromed factory alloy wheels. The odometer displayed 66,894 miles at the time of cataloguing. This car is supplied with its original owner's manuals, factory tool kit, extensive service history and records including registrations that date to the second owner's purchase in 1985 and even the original classified ad from the selling dealer. With its timelessly elegant color combination, this practical classic presents the buyer with comfortable and stylish motoring - as only a Mercedes can provide.
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