1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster
- Engine
- 2.8L inline-six
- Colour
- Triple black
A 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL roadster finished in a triple-black colour scheme, representing one of 831 produced for that model year. The car has undergone a thorough nut-and-bolt restoration encompassing a bare-metal repaint, a new interior, refinished trim, and replated brightwork. The 2.8-litre engine received fresh hoses, seals, and lines, and the car retains a correct-type Becker radio alongside a period-style dashboard air conditioning unit.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$128,800
- Date unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Consignor commissioned a thorough nut-and-bolt restoration covering bare-metal respray, fresh interior, replated brightwork, and mechanical renewal of hoses, seals, and lines.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full nut-and-bolt restoration including bare-metal respray in black, entirely new interior, refinished trim, and replated exterior brightwork throughout.
Restoration documented by photographs supplied with the vehicle.
- —Mechanical
The 2.8-litre engine had all hoses, seals, and lines replaced to address aged original components. New Hankook narrow whitewall tyres fitted, including a matching spare.
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