German Blue Blooded
1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
SOLD
Sale Details
Stock Number: 2026022
VIN: WDB10704212010700
Miles: 102,500
Exterior/Interior Color: Diamond Blue Metallic / Blue
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Title Status: Clean
Paint Condition: 8/10
Brand/Model Summary
The R107 SL is one of the most enduring designs to ever come out of Stuttgart - a car so right that Mercedes kept it in production for 18 years, from 1971 to 1989. The 280 SL sits as the sweet spot of the lineup: the inline-six is silky, rev-happy, and refined in a way that the larger V8 cars simply aren't, and the overall package strikes a near-perfect balance between grand touring capability and open-air enjoyment. Euro-spec examples carry an added layer of desirability - built to a different emissions standard, they tend to be mechanically cleaner, more accurately original, and free of the federalized bumper compromises that affected U.S.-market cars. The R107 has graduated firmly from used car to collectible, and well-preserved, genuinely sorted examples are becoming harder and harder to find.
Vehicle Summary
This one came over from Germany and has stayed true to its origins. It's a Euro-spec 280 SL, which means the inline-six breathes properly, the bumpers sit the way Benz intended, and the overall spec reads correct from every angle. Finished in Diamond Blue Metallic over a blue interior, the color combination is rare and period-perfect - a proper 1980s European luxury palette that photographs beautifully and turns heads even more in person. With just over 102,000 miles on it, the car is well into its second act but running strong - these engines are known to happily exceed 200,000 miles with proper care, and this one shows no signs of slowing down. It's an imported, Euro-market SL that drives the way the factory intended. Those don't come around often. This one is already spoken for - reach out if you'd like to be notified when the next one lands.
Ownership History
Extensive records available upon request
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Vehicle Sale Disclaimer:
This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s) and/or any work we had completed. To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand-new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles to verify their condition. For payment, we accept bank transfers, cashier’s checks, or cash. Checks take up to 10 business days to clear. The vehicle and title will be held until all funds are cleared and verified. Bank transfers usually only take 24 hours.
VIN Disclaimer:
**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.
Out-of-State Buyer Disclaimer:
**Note: For out-of-state buyers, each State typically has a grace period to allow buyers to drive their new out-of-state acquisition to their local DMV for registration. Please check your State’s DMV website for more details. Texas requires us to surrender standard plates less than 30 years old back to the state and will not be delivered with the vehicle. Personalized plates stay with the seller.
