Mercedes 280SL

History

Bullet-proof reliability, bahn-storming performance and timeless good looks – if any car can be called an instant classic, then this is surely it. Produced from 1971 to 1989, the Mercedes-Benz W107 SL series was a massive hit when new and continues to be highly sought after to this day. Made in the days when Mercedes still deserved its reputation for outstanding build quality, the cars came in a wide range of engine sizes from 2.8 sixes to 5-litre V8s, examples of most of which we have in the sale today.

It may have been the baby of the SL range, but the 280 was still a supremely capable motorcar with an excellent blend of performance and economy from its smooth straight-six engine. Top speed was 125mph with the 0-60 dash being covered in a respectable 9.6 seconds.

This 1985 car has been in the same ownership since 1995 and has had just four owners in all. Unfortunately the service history has been lost but it comes with all its old MOTs to verify the indicated mileage of 90,000. With both hard and soft tops, a tan MB-Tex interior with rear seats and cruise control, it is said to be in good condition throughout and to drive very well. The MOT runs until October 2008.