elegant color combination, excellent condition
elegant color combination, excellent condition
A classic with presence, style, and history: This 280 SL from the legendary Mercedes-Benz 107 series features a particularly elegant color combination—Anthracite Gray Metallic with beige leather and a black soft top. A configuration that stylishly highlights the timeless lines of this roadster.
With 177,000 kilometers on the odometer and four previous owners, the vehicle is in remarkably well-maintained condition. Over the past nine years, it has covered only about 12,000 kilometers, yet it has been consistently serviced and carefully maintained. The dedication of the last owner is clearly reflected in the overall condition—a condition report from 2017 certifies our roadster, which was first registered in Germany in 1985, with a grade of 2.
The Significance of the 107 Series for Mercedes-Benz
The 107 series is far more than just a successful SL model. With a production run from 1971 to 1989—one of the longest in the brand’s history—it had a lasting impact on the image of Mercedes-Benz.
The R107 was the first model to consistently combine sporty elegance with the highest safety standards and long-distance comfort. Aspects such as vehicle safety (e.g., reinforced passenger cell, and later airbags and ABS), quality, and lasting value were rigorously implemented in this model.
Especially in the 1970s and 1980s, the SL of the 107 series became a global symbol of style, solidity, and success—particularly in the U.S. market. It was not a loud sports car, but a sophisticated Gran Turismo with an open roof. It is precisely this self-image that continues to shape the Mercedes-Benz brand image to this day: technical substance, understated elegance, and enduring quality.
The role of the 280 SL within the series
The 280 SL represents the balanced midpoint within the series. Its refined inline-six-cylinder engine embodies classic Mercedes virtues: smoothness, elasticity, and harmonious power delivery.
It is the model for connoisseurs—powerful enough for confident cruising, yet lighter and with a well-balanced engine. Many enthusiasts particularly value the 280 SL as the purist, classic version of the R107.
Features at a Glance
• Automatic transmission
• Driver airbag
• ABS
• Outside temperature gauge
• Radio Audio 10 CD
• Automatic antenna
• Power-adjustable right-side exterior mirror
• Power windows
• Heat-insulating glass (WD glass)
• Headlight washers
• Heated seats
• Multi-contour driver’s seat
• Armrest
• Hardtop
• Baroque alloy wheels
The combination of hardtop and fabric convertible top makes the 280 SL suitable for year-round use—a roadster in summer, a stylish coupe in winter.
Conclusion
This 280 SL is not an over-restored showpiece, but an authentic, well-maintained classic with a traceable history and visible care from its previous owners.
A vehicle for people who are not just looking for a classic convertible, but a piece of Mercedes-Benz history—with substance, character, and timeless elegance.
Maintenance History
July 17, 1985 First registration
July 29, 1985 999 km Inspection at MB-Ndl Cologne
November 13, 1986 10,345 km Maintenance service at MB-Ndl Cologne
March 27, 1987 21,600 km Maintenance service at MB-Service Burscheid
September 25, 1987 32,203 km Maintenance service at MB-Ndl Cologne
December 22, 1987 40,964 km Maintenance service at MB-Ndl Cologne
10/28/1993 112,231 km Maintenance Service MB-Ndl Cologne
07/25/2014 Seat covers, carpet, and door panels replaced (€7,500)
May 27, 2017 165,410 km Maintenance service at Master Car
May 18, 2019 165,427 km Maintenance service at Auto Hensel, brake lines serviced, valve cover gaskets replaced (€1,456)
Nov. 21, 2019 165,427 km Oil change at Auto Hensel
Dec. 18, 2019 165,427 km Control arms replaced, axle alignment checked, sealing work performed (€1,131)
Mar. 28, 2022 New tires installed
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