This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is one of approximately 25k units produced between 1974-85 and shows 58k miles from new. Purchased in 2023 by the seller, this example was intended as a gray-market import into the United States from new. Finished in Signal Red (568) over Creme Beige MB-Tex (175), power comes from an inline-six gasoline engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes automatic climate control, tempomat cruise control, power windows, a Black soft top, and a power antenna. Thorough records are included with the sale and photographed for the gallery. This R107 is offered by the current owner in Senoia, Georgia with the Signal Red hardtop, hardtop stand, a tool kit, a jack and spare tire, importation papers from 1984, and a clean Georgia title.

This Euro spec R107 is finished in Signal Red (568) and is fitted with a Black fabric soft top per the datacard. Exterior equipment includes manually-adjustable side mirrors, fog lamps, US headlights, and Euro bumpers which are slimmer than their US counterparts. A color-matched removable hardtop is photographed on the car. The seller notes some touchup in spots and a few light scratches in the paint that are visible in the gallery around the trunk lid. There is zero rust on any of the body panels.

Factory 14″ Bundt alloy wheels wear General tires measuring 205/70 all around with 2021 date codes. The Bundts show signs of wear with some fading noted. Four wheel ATE disk brakes stop the car at four corners. 

Interior surfaces are finished in Creme Beige MB-Tex (175) with matching carpets, door panels, and a black dashboard. Burl wood trim is present on the lower dash, center stack, and console showing some UV damage. An aftermarket Alpine head unit is installed and features a CD player behind the face. The seller notes the A/C is inoperative.

Gauges include a 160-mph VDO speedometer, 7k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and a six-digit odometer showing approximately 58k miles. Auxiliary gauges include oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. 

The 2.8-liter M110 inline-six features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and was rated at 182 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque when new.  A four-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels. Thorough records are included with the sale and photographed for the gallery. Detailed photos of the engine bay, engine components, and the underside are included in the gallery. 

This R107 is offered by the current owner in Senoia, Georgia with the Signal Red hardtop, hardtop stand, a tool kit, a jack and spare tire, importation papers from 1984, and a clean Georgia title.

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