1969 Mercedes Benz 280sl, Project Needs Finishing, Extra Engine And Parts! on 2040-cars
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Roadster convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Inline 6 cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: 280SL
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 105,236
Exterior Color: Mercedes Benz Silver
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Up for sale is my 1969 Mercedes Benz 280SL Pagoda Roadster which needs finishing and reassembly. Previous owner had the car since 2008 and had been working on it and then lost interest. He purchased many new parts such as new canvas top, all seals, rechromed light bezels, brand new interior mahogany wood set which he said cost more than $1000, new rubber mats for interior of trunk and car, new exhaust system still in the box, and many miscellaneous pieces which carry the Mercedes Benz tag. All parts appear to be present: all dash gauges, radio, speedometer, tachometer, rectangular gauge, clock which previous owner says works, glove box door, all dash vent pieces and knobs and interior/exterior chrome pieces and latches, bumpers, door handles, door regulators and door parts, front grill, Bosch horns, air cleaner, new engine insulation kit and the list goes on. The car also has an under dash air conditioning system present. It has all pieces except the compressor. There is no windshield with the car. Also present are a pair of Euro headlights which go with the car.
THERE ARE 2 ENGINES WHICH GO WITH THE CAR!! The original was disassembled and sent to the machine shop. It has been machined and the engine parts were degreased. All engine parts are present. You will see the engine in the pictures. It is complete and has the Bosch mechanical fuel injection. The other engine is a 280SL engine which came out of a running car. It is totally ASSEMBLED. It has the Bosch mechanical fuel injection on the engine. Again, the car comes with 2 engines! There are also 2 Bosch distributors which are present. The transmission and torque converter are present. Previous owner said transmission shifted well.
The car was sent to the body shop and had new floors and trunk pan welded in. The metal work that was done on the car was done very well, high quality. After the body work was done the car was then painted 1969 Mercedes Benz Silver. This is the silver that Mercedes used in 1969 on the 280SL. All panels look good, doors close well with even gap, hood fits well and trunk lid and convertible top lid fit well. The paint work looks good on the car. The work that was done on the welded-in panels looks good. Frame is super solid and clean.
Underneath the car was cleaned. New shocks were installed and the wheels were media blasted and then powder coated black. New tires were installed.
This is a re-assembly project! The car rolls and can be loaded up on a trailer. All parts can be boxed and placed inside of car. This will make a beautiful car when it is done!
We have taken over 230 photos. Please click on the link below and take a look. We have laid out all of the parts and have done numerous photos:
If you have any questions, please call Tom Nelson @ 919-522-4412. We are a licensed and bonded and insured Auto Dealer in North Carolina. Our dealership is: T.J. Auto, Inc., 1312 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603. We have an "A+" with the Better Business Bureau and everything is in order on our end. The title to the vehicle is in hand. We can assist with shipping (buyer pays shipping). We have contacts with domestic and international shippers that have good ratings and we can arrange transport for you if you would like us to. The other Mercedes Pagodas in the back ground are sold! Thanks for looking!
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