This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a grey-market car that was imported into the United States when new. Purchased on The MB Market in 2024 by the seller, the car has been fitted with a new soft top and shows just under 64k miles. Finished in Signal Red (568) over Creme Beige MB-Tex (175), power comes from a 2.8L inline-six gasoline engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes factory Euro bumpers, automatic climate control, tempomat cruise control, power windows, a new black soft top, and a power antenna. Extensive records, including import documention, are included with the sale and photographed for the gallery. Service within the last year includes an A/C service and conversion to R134A, along with a new washer pump. This R107 is offered by the current owner in Roanoke, Virginia with the Signal Red hardtop, hardtop stand, a tool kit, a jack and spare tire, importation papers from 1984, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title.
This Euro spec R107 is finished in Signal Red (568) and comes with a matching removable hardtop. The folding black fabric soft top was recently replaced and shows in excellent condition with no tears and clear windows. Exterior equipment includes adjustable side mirrors, fog lamps, US headlights, and Euro bumpers which are slimmer than their US counterparts. The seller notes some touchup in spots and some clear coat imperfections on the rear passenger quarter panel around the trunk lid. Detailed photos of the body are provided in the gallery showing the car with the hardtop installed, soft top up, and soft top down.
Factory 14″ Bundt alloy wheels wear General tires measuring 205/70 all around with 2021 date codes. The Bundts show normal 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 hairline cracks around the window switches. An aftermarket Alpine head unit is installed and features a CD player behind the face. The A/C has been recently converted to R134A.
Gauges include a 160-mph VDO speedometer, 7k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and a six-digit odometer showing just over 63k miles, 5k of which have been added by the seller since June 2024. Auxiliary gauges include oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level.
The Euro 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. Extensive records are included with the sale and photographed for the gallery. Photos of the engine bay, engine components, and the underside are included in the gallery. Service over the last year includes adjustment of the hood latch, an A/C service with a conversion to R134A, and a new windshield washer fluid pump.
The Carfax report shows first entry in 2000 with linear mileage updates and no accidents or damage reports. This R107 is offered by the current owner in Roanoke, Virginia with the matching hardtop, hardtop stand, a tool kit, new soft top, a jack and spare tire, importation papers from 1984, and a clean Virginia title.
A walk around, interior view, and driving video have been provided below.
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2 Comments
@Vailchef Agreed, they really change the look. I usually drop in to mention these when I can but they're so rewarding to drive compared to the US 560 cars. Feels lighter, more nimble, and revs out on command. Cool car!
Love the subtle European bumpers. If only I had a bigger garage!