1 Owner car since newly purchased in 1989 from Pasadena Imports – Mercedes-Benz. Outstanding original preservation. Garaged its entire lifetime.
Original factory black (DB-040) paint with incredible deep shine and luster. All original MB glass.
Showroom quality Palomino interior – magnificent preservation. Perfect dashpad. Gauges all still show factory orange color. Soft leather shows negligible use and wonderful condition. Zebrano wood trim still shows deeper color. Excellent door cards and carpet. Perfect headliner. Bright red seat belt fasteners. Rear seat virtually no use footprint.
Equipped with factory sunroof. Original Becker Radio still in good working condition.
Newer correctly sized tires over original factory finish 15 inch wheels.
Superb drive quality as to be expected.
Clean Carfax available for review.
Major 100K mile service just completed including all regular and deferred maintenance.
2 Original key fobs including factory valet key. Comes with original spare, jack and tool roll.
Soft Top: Black fabric (740) Original Mercedes issue
Order Location: Company Employees Germany
VIN Decode Description: (254) Becker Radio Europa Kurier Cassette / (420) Automatic Transmission, Floor shift / (504) Outside Rearview Mirror, Right;Electrically Controlled; LHD / (531) Automatic Antenna / (551) Anti-Theft / Anti-Break-In Warning-System / (565) Rear Seats Used On SL Models / (640) 15-Hole Light Alloy Rims / (740) Black Soft Top Fabric 9001
Rare color scheme, gorgeous example Imported into USA 1985 from Germany. Wonderful original survivor in excellent condition. A lovely highly original outstanding example European 107 280SL.
Original factory paint with excellent depth and gloss. Superb MB original glass and brightwork.
Equipped with factory slim fitting bumpers. Original Bosch European headlamps added upon our acquisition.
Fully serviced including deferred and updated items all addressed.
Brand new correctly sized 14 inch tires over 14 inch bundt factory finish alloys restored to new condition.
Clean Carfax available for review.
California BAR stamped and approved (a major plus for import examples).
Documented service history in Europe prior to export into USA. Service records maintained trailing from Europe to California import all the way to present.
VIN CODE DESCRIPTION: (291) Airbag For Front Passenger / (300) Storage Box In Front Tray / (301) Storage Box In The Rear / (340) Additional 3rd Stop Lamp / (461) Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend / (494) Version For USA / (524) Paintwork-Preservation / (551) Anti-Theft/Anti-Break-In Warning System / (581) Automatic Climate Control / (592) Heat-Insulating Glass, All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter / (639) Elimination of First-Aid Box And Warning Triangle / (757) Becker Radio Grand Prix 2000 – USA / (801) Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year / (810) Sound System / (873) Seat Heater For Left And Right Front Seats
Final Model year example in highly desirable color scheme.
Clean Carfax available for review documenting history, dates and mileage.
Nice soft leather shows correct patina. Original Dashpad is crack free in excellent shape. Door cards are nice. Carpet shows light use. Headliner was addressed and shows no sag or damage. Power seat adjustments all work correctly. Rear seat negligible usage.
AC just serviced and filled blows cold and correctly on all fan speeds.
Still retains original Becker Grand Prix AM/FM Cassette.
Equipped with Sunroof.
Really nice drive quality, supple suspension and tight steering. Excellent acceleration with plenty of torque and top end brute power on the 240HP motor.
Extremely tidy engine with brand new hood pad just installed. Undercarriage shows California dry and ultra clean.
Recent oil and filter change. New brake fluid change.
Correctly sized Michelin tires with plenty of tread. Factory finish stock wheels were restored to like new condition with new lug bolts and center caps.
Comes with spare, jack, tool roll and original key fob. Lacking books and manuals from prior ownership.
2 owner vehicle since new. First ownership lease vehicle then return to House Of Imports Mercedes-Benz Buena Park California where it was then purchased by 2nd owner whom we acquired from. Fastidiously maintained with service history since first purchase. Always garaged at their residence in Pacific Palisades, California and maintained by Mercedes specialist. Retain original window sticker from new purchase.
Burl wood shows shows deep color without fade or cracking. Dashpad is original and free of any damage. Carpets show nice condition. Steering wheel leather still preserved. Door cards are clean. Front leather seats were refreshed in preparation for sale.
Retains original Mercedes radio in good working condition.
AC and heat work correctly on all fan speeds.
Drive quality is superb on this example that’s been well maintained and comfortably driven through the years. A testament to Mercedes-Benz high mark of engineering when properly maintained. Absolutely smooth at idle, shifts effortless through the gears while accelerating with strong torque and even power.
Undercarriage is spotless. Wheel wells are perfectly clean. Engine bay is extremely clean still showing anodized gold parts on motor.
Top hydraulics addressed upon our acquisition. Head gasket addressed by prior ownership.
Complete factory handbooks and manuals with MB service booklet stamps, mileage etc.
1 family ownership out of Vancouver, Canada. Excellent preservation. Garage example. Rare color scheme. Retains original Canadian metric cluster delivery. MB service booklet documenting mileage, services and dates.
Pearl Grey Metallic paint retains deep appearance, soft touch and excellent original preservation. All VIN body tags original and in place. All original MB glass.
Stunning blue leather interior is soft and sumptuous. Perfect original dashpad. Wonderful vibrant blue carpet and door cards. Excellent zebrano wood. Bright gauge cluster markers and needles.
Mechanically sorted and gone through in preparation for new ownership. AC blows cold and correct on all fan speeds.
Clean Carfax available for review.
Original Becker Grand Prix radio.
Original 15 inch factory finish wheels with correctly sized Goodyear tires.
Complete set of original factory MB handbooks and manuals. Original tool roll still in plastic bag. Equipped with jack and spare.
This 1987 560SL is a stunning example with an attractive color scheme and excellent overall preservation. All factory handbooks and manuals are retained and several service invoices show fastidious documentation. Clean Carfax available for review.
The factory Arctic White paint shows excellent depth and gloss and has a remarkable Mercedes original finish. Every original VIN tag is matching and in correct place. All chrome is bright. Original MB glass all around. All rubber covers and bumper liner is like new.
With a blue interior it has an excellent contrast to the light exterior. The original leather shows very well, has been preserved nicely still with vibrant color. The carpet is excellent, door cards are crisp / clean and original blue dash pad has 2 minor cracks. All gauges work correctly and still show of bright orange color. The burl wood consul has not been sun damaged or faded and still shows good deep color. An original Becker AM/FM radio cassette works correctly and sounds great having been recently refreshed, according to prior ownership by Becker in New Jersey. A brand new blue German canvas soft top was replaced showing bright, clean and crisp fabric. The hard top headliner is in excellent shape.
It wears 15 inch Gullideckel factory finish wheels that ride on new correctly sized Goodyear tires.
AC functions properly on all speeds, blowing cold air through correct vents.
The engine bay and trunk are ultra clean. Spotless door jambs and wheel wells.
Drive quality is outstanding as you would expect at this mileage. It behaves wonderfully on the open road and in city traffic, shifting effortlessly and accelerating with plenty of torque. The transmission box still has its original factory VIN tag affixed.
All factory handbooks and manuals have been retained. The MB service booklet is stamped with various services, dates and mileage. The original spare, jack and tool roll are all accounted for. It comes with 3 original factory huff keys. Comes with service invoices, sales purchase order and vehicle documentation.
California lifetime very well preserved and fully documented 126 example that was originally purchased at Gregg Motors Mercedes-Benz of Santa Barbara. With 2 owners since 1988, it has a book of service history. We have a clean Carfax documenting miles, services, emissions and dates of service / registrations.
The body is straight as an arrow having never been hit and never been painted still wearing its original black factory paint. Other than normal wear, minor scratches and blemishes to be expected with age, the paint still shows nice deep shine. Every body panel still has the original VIN tag in place. We had the bumpers refinished upon acquisition to bring back the original fresh look. All original MB glass all around. Still retains original issue CA license plates.
We are super keen on this palomino leather interior that’s been kept out of heavy west coast sunshine. That can easily be seen with the original unblemished leather dash pad, near perfect wood consul and excellent door cards. Original carpet throughout the interior still has vibrant color. Headliner is excellent. Equipped with 2 way power sunroof.
AC is fully operational, through all vents, on all speeds and blows cold.
The engine bay is ultra clean as is the trunk.
Still retains its AM/FM Becker Cassette radio that sounds great.
Wears 15 inch Gullideckel alloy factory finish wheels with correctly sized tires.
A few of the refurbishments done in preparation of sale include new headlamp bezels and a brand new hood pad. A recent service was done by prior ownership addressing brakes, AC and CA Emissions.
Drive quality is exceptional on this vehicle and is exactly as Mercedes Benz would have intended it to be with current mileage if you were to follow the Maintenance book to the mark. Equal only to an example with 1/3 the miles, just excellent. I would describe it as an overly serviced example owned and operated by meticulous keepers. A highly compelling reason for our acquisition.
Comes with complete service history from prior 2 owners since 1988 new purchase at Mercedes-Benz of Santa Barbara, California.
Complete with factory issued handbooks and manuals, original spare, jack and MB tool roll.
Soft Top: Black German Canvas Mercedes factory issue Rhenoglas
Mileage: 89,650 (original documented)
Acquired from previous ownership out of Northern California. Originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico. We have a Clean Carfax documenting history, mileage and state ownership available for review.
This 1986 560SL was delivered in a gorgeous color scheme of Petrol Blue Green Metallic over Palomino leather. Comes with a black German canvas factory MB soft top and shows in great condition with clear windows. Paint shows nice shine and is soft to touch.
Palomino leather interior has been extremely will preserved. The original dash-pad shows no cracks or damage. Door cards look excellent, original leather is still soft free of any rips or tears and the carpet is vibrant and clean. The wood and trim look great and the cluster still shows bright orange gauges. The rear shelf carpet looks new. First-Aid kit is present. The factory Becker radio is also present and working as it should.
We have service records from prior ownership. A service was completed upon our acquisition including steering tie rods, timing chain and new valve cover gaskets to name a few.
The factory alloy 15 inch wheels have been fully refurbished to like new condition and brand new tires were installed.
A set of factory hand books and manuals will go with the vehicle along with 2 MB key fobs, original spare, jack, first aid kit and tool roll.
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL (European example) – Price – SOLD
VIN ID# WDB1070421A023227
Production Date: 12/84
Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)
Interior: Black Leather
Soft Top: Black (original MB issue)
Mileage: 66,750 (fully documented)
Clean Carfax available for review.
Imported into USA when purchased new in 1985 from Germany.
Federalized into the USA upon new purchase. Brought to California by last ownership where it was upgraded with California emissions equipment and lab tested for smog compliance (retains CA BAR sticker inside door jamb). A major advantage for potential CA ownership as it can be registered in the most stringent state for emissions standards in the world.
Gorgeous paint with excellent depth and luster.
The black leather interior is in excellent condition. Beautiful original carpet throughout and and the door cards present well. Original dashpad in excellent shape. The wood trim, consul and control panel all show deep color and nice preservation. Hardtop headliner and trim is excellent. Original MB Rhenoglas shows great condition.
The drive quality is superb. The 110 Mercedes 6 cylinder motor Euro version has great hi revving vibes. It is lighter and more nimble than its V8 counterpart plus gas mileage is superior.
You will find the engine by to be extremely tidy and the trunk equal as such.
Original R12 AC blows blows cold and correct on all speeds as it was serviced upon acquisition.
We had the original factory alloy bundt wheels reconditioned back to new. Wearing correctly sized tires with excellent tread and rubber.
Comes with original handbooks and MB service booklet with stamps, dates of service and mileage entries, original spare, tool roll, jack, emergency triangle and MB first-aid kit.
