1969 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Additional Info:

1969 Mercedes 280 SL / 4-Speed / Highly Original Driving Project / NO RESERVE

· VIN 113044 10 006067

· 60,646 miles shown believed correct

· Highly original

· Both tops

· Unrestored

· A running, driving project

· Detailed photos and description

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· Purchased by current owner/seller July 23, 2014

· Purchased from Milwaukee, WI area

· Believed four previous owners

· Purchased with the intent to restore, but not disassembled

· Completed work to keep the car driving

· Always adult-driven

· Never smoked in

· Always garaged

· 60,646 miles shown and believed correct

Number

German

English

Value

Schicht-Nr.

Shift Number

3911

Prod.-Nr.

Production Number

960017

5

Aufbau-Nr.

Build Number

85485

6

Fahrgestell-Nr.

Chassis Number (VIN)

113044 10 006067

Auftrags-Nr.

Order Number

87061476

7

Lackierung UT OT

Paint Lower Upper

423 423

8

Ausstattung

Equipment (upholstery)

139

-

Wenig gewűnscht

Little Desired

(convertible top color)

745

9

Motor-Nr.

Engine Number

130983-10-002478

10

Vorderachse Il.

Front Axle Left

438

11

Getreibe

Transmission

002243

12

Lenkung MB

Steering MB

852

13

Scheinwerfer

Headlights

Bosch

14

Hinterachse

Rear Axle

11549

15

Vorderachse re.

Front Axle Right

438

16

Lenkungschloss

Steering Lock

HF 0726

17

Koffer- und Handschuhkastenschloss

Trunk and glove box lock

KA 005

18

Tűr- und Tankschloss

Door and Fuel Tank Lock

TN 029

1

Fahrzeug-Daten

Vehicle Data

-

4

Typ

Type

280 SL

19

Breifung 5-fach

Tires 5 times

Dunlop

Ubernametag

Takeover Day

-

Zulassungsdatum

Admission Date

-

Oimarke

? Brand

-

5 Nov. 1968

November 5, 1968

OPTIONS

401

Single Seats

416

HARDTOP MOUNTED

461

INSTRUMENT IN ENGLISH

491

U.S. VERSION

503

Outside rear mirror, on the left

524

PAINTCOAT PRESERVATION

533

INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION WITHOUT RADIO SET

669

MODE OF PACKING VE IV

745

FOLDING TOP FABRIC BEIGE (8022)

· 2.8 liter inline six

· 160 hp (US) Torque: 177 lb.-ft @ 4,500 rpm when new

· Engine number on block casting is blank, no records of engine replacement

· Emission controls appear complete

· Recent tune-up and fuel injection adjustments

· Newer aftermarket stainless steel exhaust in original style installed by previous owner

· No exhaust leaks or other unusual sounds

· New radiator, 2025

· Coolant flushed

· No fluid leaks

· No unusual sounds at idle or when driving

· Starts, idles, accelerates and cruises correctly

· Four-speed manual transaxle

· Transmission number 002243 matches data card

· No fluid leaks

· Clutch operates easily and smoothly

· Shifts smoothly up/down to all gears

· No unusual sounds at idle or when driving

· Power brake booster replaced to correct vacuum leak, 2025

· Brakes smoothly and straight

· Parking brake correctly adjusted and working

· All suspension components appear original

· Phoenix 185R14 90H whitewall radial tires with “2709” July 2009 date codes

· Dunlop SP tube type spare is unused

· Originally fitted with Dunlop tires, per data card

· All five steel wheels have Lemmerz manufacturer’s marks and “9 68” date codes

· Original wheel covers with body-colored centers

· Even tread wear

· Tracks straight

· Steering wheel is level when steering straight ahead

· No damage to wheels or tires

· Exterior color Tobacco Brown, color code 423, matches data card

· Older exterior repaint

· Hood panel stamped”5485” matching build number on data card

· Heavy black aftermarket undercoating

· All rubber seals present

· All exterior lights working

· All original Sekurit glass with few marks

· All exterior trim is present

· Hood, doors and trunk open and close correctly and easily

· Original factory hardtop in matching Tobacco Brown, matches data card

· Hardtop paint believed original

· Original Sekurit rear glass

· Inner wood trim and grab handles undamaged

· Original headliner is complete with some staining

· Latches all operate properly

· Folding convertible top in Beige, color code 8022, matches data card

· Top opens and closes easily and correctly

· Top cover worn

· Hinged top boot cover operates correctly and easily

· Bamboo MB-Tex interior upholstery, color code 139, matches data card

· Brown carpet

· Upholstery and carpet believed original

· Seats “sit” well and do not sag

· Some wear and staining to seats and door panels

· Driver’s heel pad cracking, partially missing

· Dash upholstery shows little wear

· Interior panels straight

· Clean, undamaged glove box with working light

· Wooden center storage tray with matching liner and ashtray

· Heat and vents mostly working

· No leaks from heater core

· All instruments work properly

· Kangol brand lap and shoulder belts with 1969 date stamps

· All locks fully working

· Locking Mercedes branded gas cap

· Original Blaupunkt Frankfurt US AM/FM radio

· Manual and push button tuning working

· Radio turns on, lights up and “pops” once through speaker, but does not play

· Original Hirschman antenna is unbent, extends and retracts correctly

· Turn signals working

· Wipers working

· Speedometer and both odometers accurate as compared to GPS on road tests

· “Door ajar” and parking brake warning lights operate correctly

· No warning lights on

· Horns both working

· Cigar lighter working

· Battery holds charge properly with good starting power

· Dash-mounted Mobil service record shows work from 1983

· One top release lever handle

· Several sets of keys on original and aftermarket blanks

· Owner’s manual set

· Service manual with records to 35,906 miles in 1977

· Some other service records

· Wisconsin license plates

· Sisal front floormats

· Complete original tool kit and jack

· Clear Michigan title with VIN listed as 006067, matching last digits of 113044 10 006067 complete VIN

· Copy of Mercedes-Benz data card

“The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits.

Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not perfect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers.

This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties by the seller, expressed or implied, whatsoever.

· This car is a running, driving project that has not been restored or driven long distances

· Engine number on block casting is blank, no records of engine replacement

· Soft top heavily worn, believed original

· Older repaint has died back and does not hold gloss

· Some rust bubbling on tops of both rear wheel openings

· Light surface rust on trunk floor

· Several door dents with chipped rear edges on both sides

· Trunk lid rubs panel at back of roof when opening, intermittently. Paint damaged.

· Debris and spotting in repaint

· Stain in paint on hardtop at front, right side

· Front bumper bent

· All bumpers scratched

· Bright trim scratched, pitted

· Rubber body seals cracking

· Hardtop front seal to windshield loose

· Windshield lightly delaminating at both lower corners

· Outside mirror lens retaining ring has poor fit- lens is undamaged

· Stains in upholstery at tops of door panels and seatbacks near doors from unknown sources

· Driver’s heel pad cracking, missing sections

· Some other wear to carpets

· Wood trim at windshield and console tray shows wear

· Hardtop headliner stained at rear pillars

· Steering wheel cracked at rim

· Turnsignals do not self-cancel

· Windshield washers not working

· Clock not working

· Radio lights up, pops when turned on, tunes but makes no sound

· Heater/vent sliding controls stuck in present positions, do not operate

· Shifter has significant side-to-side play- sometimes hard to find reverse gear

· Light clunking noise from front suspension on take off- not heard when cruising or braking

· Light rust on wheels and wheel covers

· Heavy aftermarket black undercoating on entire underside of car

· NO WARRANTY IS MADE BY THE OWNER/SELLER

· NO ADDITIONAL PARTS OR RECORDS NOT SHOWN ARE INCLUDED

· NO ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY

Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information.

OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE. There is no “Buy It Now” price. Auction will not end early. Car will be sold to the highest bidder.

Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping.

$2000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.

PayPal accepted for deposit, only.

Payment methods accepted:

-Wire transfer in US funds.

-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.

-Cash (in person).

PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment.

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On Sep-17-26 at 10:56:56 PDT, seller added the following information:

9/17 update: An eBayer has asked to see the numbers on the hard top and tonneau cover. Both parts are stamped ”5485” matching build number on data card and the stamped number on the underside of the hood, shown in another photo. Photos of the hardtop and tonneau numbers are added to the eBay gallery.