1985 Mercedes Benz 280 Sl / Project Car on 2040-cars
Duncanville, Texas, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6 cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: Convertible
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Mileage: 127,379
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: 280 SL
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
For sale is a 1985 Mercedes 280 SL in need of cosmetic restoration. The car is numbers matching and stock. The car has been restored mechanically and is ready for the cosmetics. Most of the expensive interior items have already been purchased and go with the vehicle. I have a clear Texas title in hand. Ebay does not allow a European VIN number. The correct VIN for this vehicle is WDB1070421A005029.
The 280SL's were European versions of the 380 SL's that were imported into the US. The main difference was the drive train, headlights and the bumpers. This car has a 6 cylinder engine with a automatic transmission. The headlights are a single square headlight in each side instead of 2 round lights. The bumpers are extended about 2 inches. This car runs strong and gets decent mileage.
The car runs good and shifts fine. The car is box stock except for the stereo and usual maintence items. I have replaced the tires, shocks, drag link and the brakes. The car's engine developed a problem of just stopping like it was out of gas. The entire fuel system from the filter in the gas tank to the fuel injection distributor have been replaced or rebuilt at the cost of approx. $1,000, then we found out it had only a bad coil which was replaced for $65. The body is in great shape except the paint. There are no dents or dings on the body and no rust on the body. The underside is factory undercoated and is also rust free. The paint is faded. The leather seat covers are old and cracked and the carpet was faded. The car comes with a removable hardtop and a soft top. The soft top needs replacing. I have already purchased exact replacements for the leather seat covers, carpet, soft top and dashboard cover for approx. $2,000 and it will all go with the vehicle. The wood trim console will need to be replaced for about $250. I have already removed the carpet and the passenger seat and there is no rust on the floors of the vehicle. Everything on the car works except for the air conditioning and the odometer. The speedometer works fine but the odometer doesn't. This is a common problem on older Mercedes. The odometer shows 127K miles but the car may have 128K on it. The AC needs re-charging. The power steering, power brakes, cruise control, gauges and lights work properly. The car has factory wire wheels that will need to be cleaned properly.
The preparation for paint will be easy due to the condition of the body. The 280 SL's are high dollar cars when restored and this one is ready for the final steps. In return for an airline ticket back to DFW, I will bring the car to the new owner. If you have any questions, please ask. Thanks for looking.
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