This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL California Coupe is a Euro market example which had gone under a restoration during the previous owner’s stewardship and is 1 of 831 produced in 1970. Finished in Silver Gray Metallic (180) over red leather, power is provided by a 2.8-liter fuel-injected inline-six which is mated with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a removable hardtop, four-wheel disc brakes, chrome door mirrors, rear leather seats, manual windows, and a Becker Mexico radio. Also included in the sale is the paint-matched hardtop and a full set of matching custom luggage. Now showing 903 miles (TMU) on the odometer, this 1970 280SL is offered for sale by the current dealer with a clean Florida title, two keys, owner’s manual, matching luggage set, and is located in Kennedale, Texas.
The body is painted in Silver Gray Metallic (180) which appears to have been repainted during the restoration under the previous owner. Exterior features include a paint-matched removable hardtop, European glass headlights, two-speed wipers, dual-exit chrome exhaust tips, and two chrome door mirrors. With this being a California Coupe, the soft top has been deleted by the factory and replaced by rear leather kinder seats. The hardtop stand is not included in the sale.
The 14” alloy Bundt wheels are painted in factory silver with matching Mercedes-Benz center caps. Hankoon 195/75 tires are fitted on all four corners. Braking is handled by dual-circuit power-assisted ATE discs on the front and rear axles. New rotors, pads, and calipers are fitted. New Bilstein shocks are seen in the underside photos.
The cabin is upholstered in red leather with matching red loop carpeting and a matching red vinyl dashboard. Interior amenities include a lockable glove compartment, a dash-mounted clock, manually-adjustable seats, and a Becker Mexico radio. New wood rims the dashboard and shows no water or UV damage. The California Coupe comes fitted with a soft top delete from the factory with matching leather kinder seats installed in its stead. Manual crank windows are fitted as well as a wooden storage box integrated into the ashtray. Matching red luggage was built for this car with tartan inserts to fit into the trunk compartment. A full sized spare is included with a vinyl cover.
The black bakelite steering wheel fronts a 220-kph speedometer along with a 7k tachometer and a central multi gauge with fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The mechanical odometer shows 915 kilometers, true mileage unknown (TMU) as a 5-digit odometer which was presumably reset from the end of restoration.
The fuel injected 2.8-liter M130 inline-six is rated for 168 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. A restoration was done on the car during its previous ownership, but the current seller doesn’t have any records from the estate. In preparation for the sale, a new fuel pump was installed along with a fresh oil service. From the undersides, a new exhaust has been fitted, new fuel tank with a tank strainer, new fuel lines, steering components, valve cover gasket, battery ignition system, and more.
The car is a Euro market example that was purchased by the current owner at the beginning of 2025 from the previous owner’s collection out of Florida. This 280SL is now offered for sale by the current dealer in Kennedale, Texas with a clean Florida title, two keys, matching luggage set, and the owner’s manual.
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11 Comments
That was very cheap, I’m in it for more than that . Congratulations I’m happy for you
What an awesome deal!!
Don’t miss on it
$78,000 bid placed by @FREDERIC
$77,500 bid placed by @Donedeal
$77,000 bid placed by @FREDERIC
Hand made matching suitcases costs over 5k, good luck everyone . This is one peace of Art should be displayed in your living room
$76,000 bid placed by @samagha
$75,000 bid placed by @FREDERIC
$72,500 bid placed by @samagha
$70,500 bid placed by @Nevertooold
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, hope everyone ‘s well and exited in the last day of this Auction, one of the best investments in our days even better than gold since we don’t know where it’s going anymore up or down lol, good luck to you all and may this gem go to a great home . I been trying to make some videos for you , it’s been raining none stop in the Dallas area , I couldn’t take it out .
Pictures of the front fender notches have been added to the gallery.
$69,500 bid placed by @samagha
$64,000 bid placed by @FREDERIC
Send me your information if you like to get you in touch with the shipping company I deal with
$42,000 bid placed by @Nevertooold
$39,500 bid placed by @samagha
@Easybuilder I believe so, but to make sure I can send you the contact for the gentleman who I deal with and you can ask him also he can check with the county your shipping to
If shipping out of country can this sale be tax exempt
$35,500 bid placed by @BillMastin
$35,000 bid placed by @samagha
$28,000 bid placed by @DavoDavo
$27,000 bid placed by @Tastybenz
$25,000 bid placed by @LookatIT
@Randaccio Mercedes Benz made only 812 California coupe pagodas , if I’m not mistaken most of them were American models, what makes this car extremely rare the way it is , but if soft top is what you like I don’t see why not, any custom shop could easily make it work and make be able to make it work perfectly
$9,250 bid placed by @samagha
Can you reinstall the soft top?
$9,000 bid placed by @BD450SL