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*1969 Mercedes Benz 280SL*The Mercedes SL has become one of the most coveted models of all time and its place in the history of the automobile has been cemented as the standard to which all other luxury sports cars are measured. Finished in Tobacco Brown over Bamboo leather interior this 1969 280SL is a stunning example that was in the possession of its second owner for 47 years and has been cherished from new. Offered from a collector who is the 3rd owner and has owned the car since 2020 this 280SL is in largely original condition.This generation SL is one of the most beautiful cars to come out of Mercedes in this era and a perfect usable classic to put into any collection. The Tobacco Brown paint on this car is very period correct and looks great when paired with the color-matched hub caps chrome bumpers and side trim. One of the things that makes this car so appealing is that it comes with a removable hard top making it comfortable to drive all winter and when the sun comes out removing the top is simple and you can enjoy top down motoring. This generation Mercedes SL gained the nickname Pagoda thanks to the distinctive concave roofline on the removable hardtop.The Bamboo leather on the interior is in exceptional condition and covers the two low-back bucket seats door cards and dashboard. Slide into the drivers seat and you are greeted by a two-spoke Mercedes steering wheel with a chrome horn ring and sitting in front of that is a set of VDO instrumentation consisting of a 140 mph speedometer a 7 000 rpm tach and auxiliary gauges for fuel level engine temperature and oil pressure. Sitting in between the two front seats is the shifter for the automatic gearbox which in the 280SL moves in the opposite direction you would expect but like the rest of the car is beautiful in its simplicity.Sitting under the hood of the 280SL is a 2.8 liter inline-6 that produces 168 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Although this generation SL was not a thinly veiled race car like the previous generation 300SL it is still plenty quick and arguably makes a better every day car. This inline-6 is fitted with a Bosch mechanical fuel injection system as well as electric ignition meaning that it is quite dependable and thankfully parts are still readily available if needed. Backing up this engine is a 4-speed automatic gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels and to slow the car down 4-wheel disc brakes are fitted as standard.Regardless of if you have a large collection or just a single classic in the garage the Mercedes Benz 280SL is one of the few vintage sports cars that truly can fit into pretty much everyones life. This example with its long term ownership thorough servicing over the years and very original appearance makes it the perfect addition to any garage.*Key Features* * Fuel Injected 2.8 Liter Inline 6 * 168 Horsepower/177 LB-FT of Torque * Four Speed Automatic Transmission * Independent Suspension * Four Wheel Disc Brakes * Removable Hard Top * Canvas Convertible Top * Vredestein Radial Tires*Additional Information* * Some Service Records * Original 1973 Purchase Order * Copy of Mercedes Benz Data Card * Hard Top Cover * Battery Charger * Car CoverFor more information on this 1969 Mercedes Benz 280SL or any of our 150+ High-Performance Exotic Luxury and Special Interest Cars always in stock contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants or feel free to drop by our 40 000+ sq ft of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue WA - Home of an Exciting Inventory of Luxury Exotic High Performance and Collectible Automobiles. With 200+ Always On Site Nobody Has What We Have!