1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SL European 5-Speed – Price – SOLD!
VIN ID# WDB10704210017132
Production Date: June 1983
Exterior Color: Manganese Brown Metallic (DB-480)
Interior: Beige Leather (255)
Soft Top: Dark Brown
Color Matching Hard top
Mileage: 112,900 (original documented from new)
Fully documented example with extensive service history dating back to original purchase in Munich, Germany. Complete original factory handbooks and manuals. Import documents. Rare 5 speed manual transmission European 107 example in a unique period correct color livery. Highly optioned with AC / Heat, leather seats and power windows.
Clean Carfax available for review.
Gorgeous Manganese Brown Metallic paint shows deep luster and shine. Still wearing its original factory slim bumpers and European market Bosch headlamps. Nice brightwork. All original MB glass.
Highly preserved original interior with beige leather and light carpet with matching door cards. Original dashpad shows a few minor cracks. Zebrano wood is beautiful showing light wear. Bright red crisp seatbelt fasteners. Overall the interior shows negligible UV exposure. The dark brown soft top shows a few tears.
Well maintained motor operates properly. The 110 European motor was given more HP than the stateside 6 cylinder North American delivered cars. When paired with a 5 speed manual it’s set up right for the discerning driving enthusiast. Having been imported into Los Angeles in 1985 the vehicle went through USA federalization process (documentation included) and appears to have also passed through USEPA standards with smog equipment and USA emissions stickers appointed inside the driver door jamb.
Complete original factory handbooks and manuals. Original jack and spare. Factory emergency triangle and tool roll. MB First-Aid kit. Completed extensive service history from new.
1 owner since new just coming out of 26 years unbroken ownership
Mileage: 85,800 (Original documented)
A well appointed LWB W140 example in a stunning color of Black Opal Pearl that leans into the blue-green hues with an incredibly well preserved beige leather interior. Hard to locate a 1 owner example with such high preservation and care over the entire 26 years of ownership.
Clean Car Fax available for review.
Still wearing its original factory paint in excellent condition showing deep shine and luster. It is very evident this vehicle has always been garaged. All body panels appear original and fitment is precise.
Interior preservation is superb on this stately 140 example. The original dashpad is perfect and all wood trim is free of sun damage or cracks. The light contrasting interior is virtually a time capsule and shows a testament to careful ownership. Leather is soft supple and still holds its vibrant original color. All the carpet shows outstanding condition.
Factory alloy wheels ride over excellent tread Michelin brand tires.
Drive quality is supreme on this car. All operations are crisp and precise. The W140 sedans were a hight point of Mercedes-Benz engineering. The fastidious service and care from the one and only owner is showcased on this example.
Still retains working Mercedes-Benz original Radio / Cassette head unit and multi-disc CD player.
Comes with complete original Mercedes handbooks and manuals including service booklet. Carfax shows extensive and exclusive Mercedes-Benz Authorized Dealership service history in Northern California.
Mercedes Benz VIN Decoder shows the following options delivered from factory:
200A Leather / 227 Ashtray, Cigar Lighter At Rear, L and R / 241 Front Seat LH Electric Adjustable with memory / 242 Front Seat RH Electric Adjustable with memory / 249 Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror / 251 Radio MB – Exquisit – USA / 292 Sidebag / 302 Folding Armrest In The Rear With Storage Tray / 306 Activated Charcoal Filter / 340 Additional 3rd Stop Lamp / 414 Electric Tilt / Slide Sunroof in Glass Version / 441 Steering Column, electrically adjustable / 461 Instrument with Miles Ind. and English Legend / 494 Version for USA / 501 Outside Rear View Mirror, Right, Heated (R.H.D.) / 524 Paintwork – Preservation / 540 Roller Blind, Electric, For Rear Window / 551 Anti-Theft / Anti-Break-In Warning System / 600 Headlamp Wiper / Washer / 634 Deletion -First Aid Kit / 636 Deletion Warning Triangle / 649 Light Alloy Wheels 6-Hole / 668 Mode of Packing VE III With Styropor Bumper Rails / 807 Change of Model year, the last figure showing the new model year / 810 Sound System / 883 Closed Aid For Doors and Trunk Lid / 987 Battery Isolation for shipment vehicles
Rare 1 owner example BMW 325i E30 Cabriolet. Lifetime Southern California. Originally purchased in 1988 by a DDS who owned his practice located minutes away in West Hollywood from his residence in Beverly Hills, CA. Coveted 5 speed manual transmission. Absolutely lively motor when delivered in manual transmission with these bullet proof engines that Bavaria produced in the late 1980s.
Still wears the original factory paint of Royal Blue Metallic. All factory placed vin tags are still affixed to the body. Original paint does show some patina and minor cosmetics from when it was in more frequent use. Corrosion free as one would expect a car to be having lived full life in So Cal. We see no indiction of body damage stemming from impact or accident and find this to be quite rare and unique when considering comparable examples from this era.
Clean Carfax available for review. Car willed via estate from father to son.
Original interior of Indico leather looks to have been preserved quite nicely. There are no cracks or damage on the original dashpad. All the gauges are operating correctly. All power works as it should. The carpet is original and shows nicely. All the leather presents well and aside from normal UV exposure you get from owning the convertible example, it’s nice. Convertible top is the original issue and does not have any rips, tears or issues to note and the rear window is clear.
Rides over the original issued bottle cap alloy wheels with older Michelin Pilot correctly sized tires showing excellent tread.
We had the car in for immediate service and check over post purchase. A few repairs were made and additional information can be provided upon request.
Comes equipped with original jack, spare, BMW issued tool kit, and tire iron. A Sony aftermarket CD changer was installed previously. All original BMW factory handbooks accompany the sale as well as the BMW service booklet and prior years ownership registrations show single ownership end to end. Original BMW keys also with the sale.
Mileage: 103,800 (Actual miles documented from new purchase)
This rare triple blue 380SL is a true single family owned vehicle. It was originally purchased at Manhattan Mercedes-Benz in New York. Retain original purchase window sticker and sales invoice. Original owner passed to her niece in 2019. All service records have been retained and organized in a large binder. Always serviced consistently at local Mercedes-Benz dealer and independent MB specialists in Raleigh, North Carolina. Major service recently completed.
Delivered in Midnight Blue (904) and still wearing its original factory finish. Laser straight body panels and fitment.
Interior shows extremely well with an unblemished original blue dashpad, newer blue leather matching upholstery and nice blue carpet with crisp door cards. A german canvas blue soft top has replaced the original and still shows excellent condition and clear glass windows. The matching hard top accompanies the vehicle.
Clean Carfax available for review. A double row timing chain conversion was completed on this vehicle at the 100k mileage marker and in that service the subframe bushings and motor mounts were also replaced. HVAC system all working properly. The AC was serviced, converted to 134 and blows cold air through the proper vents on all fan speeds.
The original bundt style factory finish 14 inch wheels were restored to like new condition and ride over Uniroyal Tigerpaw correct dimension tires.
This wonderful SL comes complete with Mercedes factory handbooks, manuals and the MB service booklet showing dates, mileage and services performed. The original factory jack and spare are inside the trunk. 3 original Huff key fobs come with the car. An entire lifetime of service history accompanies the car as well as the original sales invoice receipt and original dealer window sticker with all delivery options.
Very late 1985 production example European delivered 500SL 107 model. Mercedes-Benz Classic Center data reveals it was shipped July 9th 1985 from the factory. Stateside ownership records show fastidious care and servicing.
Extremely attractive original European factory bumpers and Bosch headlamps equipped with wipers. The original headlamp system has an advantage with tri-level adjustment switch. Additionally this vehicle came optioned with seat heaters.
Beautiful Signal Red paint shows excellent gloss and depth. Really nice chrome and rubber trim.
The palomino interior has good preservation. The original dashpad is in good shape. Burl wood trim shows patina. Equipped with rear fold down factory kinder seat and seat belts. The black soft top is in good condition.
Serviced upon our acquisition.
Newly refurbished factory alloy 15 inch Gullideckel wheels ride on correctly sized 205 65 15 tires.
Comes with MB factory handbooks, convertible tools, spare and jack.
Please note ** will note meet CA emissions and be sold privately to CA Resident.
An excellent condition highly preserved final model year 1989 U.S.A. 560SL in Tier 1 color livery of Black (040) over Palomino leather. This example has been given the European specification treatment including slim original factory bumpers and Bosch square headlamps.
Still wearing original factory Black (040) paint. Retains every original VIN body tag. Original matching numbers hard top has excellent chrome, glass and headliner. Factory issue black soft top marked Polyglas / Wopavin has been preserved wonderfully.
Factory Palomino leather interior. Original dashpad is perfect. All burl wood trim still retains deep color. Leather seats including factory arm rest are soft to touch and supple. Door cards and carpet show negligible wear. Automatic climate control functions correctly. Outside temp gauge is not currently working. Under the hood is very tidy and a new hood pad was installed.
Refurbished Becker radio fully operational.
Refurbished like new original 15 inch factory alloy Gullideckel wheels ride over brand new correctly sized tires.
Serviced upon our acquisition.
Accompanied by its original Mercedes factory handbooks / manuals and MB service booklet. Original spare, jack and MB tool roll. Mercedes master key fob.
A wonderful final-year example of the timeless chassis code R107 Mercedes-Benz, this 560 SL is an appealing display of the Stuttgart firm’s finest virtues: exceptional build quality, a robust powerplant, and effortless style.
*Wonderfully equipped, W113 Mercedes ‘Pagoda’ *Retains numbers matching engine *Rare California Coupe specification *Accompanied with original coded factory hard top *Rare and desirable factory equipped ZF 5-speed manual transmission
THE MERCEDES 250SL
The stylish Mercedes-Benz W113 was presented at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show and replaced both the expensive 300SL and entry-level 190SL with one medium-priced two-seat sports car. The SL was a huge success, with 48,912 sold in 9 years, and is now considered a true masterpiece. Legendary Mercedes Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut and Technical Director Fritz Nallinger did the chassis, while equally famous designers Paul Bracq and Bela Barenyi styled the car under the direction of Friedrich Geiger. The body combines the elegantly trim look of contemporary Mercedes sedans with a simple grille derived from the 300SL. Bela Barenyi conceived the patented concave hardtop, soon called the “Pagoda.” Like the best designs, the W113 has proven to be timeless in its appeal.
Built on a typical Mercedes chassis derived from the new W111 sedan, with independent front suspension, patented low-pivot rear suspension and powerful disc brakes, the SL is one of the best-handling classic sports cars. The body boasts an aluminum hood, trunk lid, doors and tonneau cover, so that at just under 2900 lbs., the W113 is remarkably svelte for a fully equipped luxury Grand Tourer. The virtually indestructible Mercedes fuel-injected SOHC Inline-6 was literally decades ahead of the competition. The 230SL, built from 1963-67, derives 150 hp from 2308 cc. The 250SL, built only from December 1966 to January, 1968, derives 150 hp from 2496cc with significantly improved performance thanks to more torque and a wider powerband. The final 280SL, built from 1967 through 1971, derives 170 hp from 2778cc.
THE CAR OFFERED
Completed at the factory in September of 1967, this rare ZF 5-speed transmission equipped W113 Pagoda, was originally delivered in no. 178 Medium Grey Metallic with match painted hardtop over Caviar (Black) MB-Tex interior. Along with the desirable 5-speed gearbox, this 250SL was equipped with 1:4.08 gear ratio. This California coupe was delivered with a color matched hardtop, complete with its original 3257 build code. The hood also shows the same matching build code. Besides these code matched body parts, this Mercedes has all the right cues that Pagoda owners wish to see including the visible spot welds on the front clip/engine bay, the body around the headlights still has the “notches” visible as well.
The car lived in the bay area before being acquired by its southern California owner. At one point in life, the car received a color change to Red replacing the original Medium Grey paint. The black seating and carpets stayed intact in its original color and presents nicely for its age, as does the Becker Mexico cassette player. The white steering wheel carries wonderful patina and appears to be the original unit. This European spec example still wears its European headlights and is equipped with fog lamps as well as a set of rally driving lights. Sporting light alloy wheels as opposed to the standard hub caps, this California coupe is ready for the road. The car is in sound mechanical condition, and is sure to be enjoyed on a weekend drive, a local cars and coffee or even a vintage road rally such as the Copperstate 1000.
Today the car presents nicely in its elegant color scheme and carefully maintained condition. This Mercedes will be accompanied by a copy of the Mercedes data card, showing its rare ZF transmission setup, while also showing its matching numbers factory engine still installed today. Said to be a fine driving car, 250SLs are often regarded as more enjoyable cars to wheel around than their more expensive 280SL brethren. With W113-Series prices on the rise, there is no better way to enjoy the comforts of a modern car with the rising values of a collector car than in a 250SL like this one.
Incredibly well preserved factory paint in Blauschwarz Metallic shows deep luster and shine. Every original factory vin tag affixed on body panels. Excellent bright work, beautiful chrome and rubber trim. Still with original issue factory Mercedes Wopavin black soft top. Accompanied with the original color matched hardtop still in excellent condition with unfaded factory stickers.
Black leather interior shows nice condition and appears well preserved with crisp original door cards, original dashpad remains virtually crack free and carpet is nice. The burl wood retains its darker color without sun damage. Bright red seat belt fasteners. Instrument cluster had very little UV exposure and shows bright orange gauge faces / needles. Still retains First-Aid Kit and holder in rear shelf.
Very tidy engine bay. Ultra clean wheel wells and undercarriage. Spotless trunk and spare well area.
A brand new hood pad was installed upon our acquisition. Wonderful drive quality on this example with excellent braking, acceleration, steering and precise shift quality.
Brand new tires were installed and ride over the fully refurbished factory finish 15 inch alloy wheels.
Clean Carfax available for review.
Comes with original jack, spare, Mercedes tool roll and 2 Huff key fobs including red dot master key. Some prior service records and MB owners handbook.
This example came from an astute collector in Southern California. They acquired from the original owner who spent time between Santa Barbara and Washington.
Exceptional interior. Perfect dashpad, superb original leather preservation. Equipped with orthopedic seats. Spotless carpets and excellent door cards. Hi gloss finish on zebrano wood console. Original working Becker radio.
Less common Brilliant Red paint shows nice depth and mirror like shine. A complete repaint in the factory color was completed by previous owner to a very high standard. Excellent chrome, rubber and all original MB glass.
Mercedes original issue wopavin black soft top in excellent condition. Comes with matching hard top in perfect condition including original glass, chrome and headliner.
Virtually spotless undercarriage and wheel wells. Extremely tidy engine bay and trunk.
Mercedes factory 14 inch alloy wheels with correctly sized Michelin tires.
Upon our acquisition: AC conversion and freon recharge. Steering components replaced. Full coolant flush. (and more available by request).
Drive quality is superb as to be expected.
Complete factory handbooks including well documented MB service booklet showing dates, stamps and mileage.
Factory options: 410 SLIDING ROOF, ELECTRICALLY OPERATED / 430 HEADREST IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT / 440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL) / 451 TACHOMETER / 461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND / 491 U.S. VERSION / 518 BECKER RADIO MEXICO CASSETTE FULL STEREO (AM/FM, USA) / 524 PAINTWORK – PRESERVATION / 531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA / 575 FRONT FOLDING ARMREST AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT WITH SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT / 581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL / 592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER / 639 ELIMINATION OF FIRST-AID BOX AND WARNING TRIANGLE / 640 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS / 668 MODE OF PACKING VE III WITH STYROPOR BUMPER RAILS
Sold new to a sound studio company in Delaware. Spent time in the Philadelphia area before heading to its primary residence of southern California for the majority of its life.
Interior is highly preserved. Original dash pad shows 2 minor cracks. Nice Zebrano wood trim. Excellent door cards. Leather is supple and soft. Excellent original carpet. Superb original headliner. Retains First-Aid kit in rear shelf box. Both arm rests show negligible use and rear seat nets are tight.
Spotless wheel wells, super clean underside and solid undercarriage. Refurbished factory 14 inch alloy bundt wheels ride on newer Hankook correctly sized tires.
Beautiful color livery. Grey-Blue paint appears largely original, still showing deep color with a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Excellent rubber, good chrome and brightwork. Clear colorful lenses, original MB glass. Retains original Bosch windshield wipers. Highly optioned car including power sunroof and rare rear head rests.
Major service completed upon our acquisition in preparation for new ownership. Records / details upon request. The vehicle behaves quite well on the road at all speeds.
After market head unit / sirius radio system.
Retain all original books and manuals including MB service booklet, first owner metal plate etc. Comes with original jack, spare and MB tool roll. Comes with 2 original Huff key fobs.
