1971 Mercedes-Benz 280-Class SL 59455 Miles Beige/Tan Unspecified Automatic

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica; color: #0463c1} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {font-kerning: none; color: #000000} span.s3 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none}p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #454545} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 23.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #454545} span.s1 {text-decoration: underline} span.s2 {text-decoration: underline ; color: #e4af09}CHASSIS/VIN #: 312-442-02733108MILEAGE: 59,455 ORIGINAL MILESENGINE TYPE: 2.8LTRANSMISSION: 4 SPEED, AUTOMATICDISPLACEMENT:INDUCTION: FUEL INJECTIONDRIVETRAIN: RWDEXTERIOR COLOR: IVORYINTERIOR COLOR: REDINTERIOR SURFACE: LEATHERBODY STYLE: CONVERTIBLE WHEELS: FACTORY HIGHLIGHTSOriginal ivory over red leather. Black canvas top with ivory factory hard top.Working factory Becker Europa radio. All original factory books, tool kit and repair manual.Working factory FrigiKing A/C.Color matched hubcaps, including jack and spare tire. Extra Nardi steering wheel as seen in pics. Original is on the car currently.Drives and performs as factory new / controls and accessories work as they should.ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVALAIBLE UPON REQUEST / any and all small imperfections are shown in the photos.OVERVIEWThe history behind the exceptional 1971 280SL is the effort of love by a North Shore Fuelfed member. It was purchased in the original, rust-free form from Utah in 1989 with 55,125 miles, (copy of original title available). The vehicle was professionally restored both mechanically and cosmetically for the next two years. It is a numbers matching, original color car, redone in the factory spec ivory over red leather, a black canvas soft top and ivory hard top. We have historical receipts and photos documenting the restoration and maintenance thereafter, including an original PPI inspection letter from Alan Eisenberg of Autohaus on Edens with his analysis from 1989.Once the restoration was completed, the car has lived a pampered life on the North Shore, servicing it regularly, maintaining it mechanically and aesthetically with whatever was needed to keep it in perfect condition. Never seeing snow or harsh weather. It currently has 59,455 miles and is on consignment from the enthusiastic owner. We recently gave it a time-up, new battery, and service before putting it on display in the you may have seen, the market for these is on the rise, following the footsteps of the 190 and 300 SLs. ABOUT THE MERCEDES 280SL Originally launched at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show, the 280 SL (or in Mercedes-Benz speak, the W113) was a clean sheet design for a new decade. The 280 SL was the last of the series, and has maintained the timeless style which is still instantly recognizable as a Mercedes. Considered a d