This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is finished in red over beige leather and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a black convertible top, power steering, 14″ steel wheels with painted covers, an AM/FM radio, and air conditioning. The car remained with its prior owner for 28 years before being acquired by the selling dealer in 2024. This W113 SL is now offered in La Jolla, California with the owner’s manual, service records, a tool kit, and a Vermont title.
The W113 SL was designed by Friedrich Geiger, Béla Barényi, and Paul Bracq and was introduced to the public at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show. This example is finished in red and was repainted some time ago. Features include a black soft top, a retractable antenna, a driver-side mirror, and US-specification headlights.
The 14″ steel wheels feature covers with painted centers and are mounted with Michelin tires measuring 195/70. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs.
The cabin houses bucket seats upholstered in beige leather that extends to the door panels. Interior appointments include an AM/FM radio, an analog clock, a floor-mounted gear shifter, and air conditioning.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline as well as gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 19k miles, and total mileage is unknown.
The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six was factory equipped with Bosch fuel injection and was rated at 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
The Vermont title carries a “Classic” brand.