The car: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL (Euro)
Price: $17,500
Location: Venice, California, USA
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It’s hard to believe that this SL is a direct descendent of the inimitable 300 SL “Gullwing” from the 1950s, but that’s the direction Mercedes took when they introduced its successor for 1963. When the next-gen debuted in 1972, it continued the composed style that had become a hallmark, but now with a dash of sleekness. So great was this style that it endured through 1990.
American-market SLs often were unique due to emissions and safety requirements, so finding one imported from Europe always is a treat. This gray-market example from Germany is a 1985 280 SL (a motor never available in the U.S.) in the hands of its second owner, who has maintained it in Southern California during its American tenure. He claims it is “Mechanically perfect – the car needs absolutely nothing” and, if you don’t believe him, he suggests contacting Pacific Motors Mercedes to verify since they’ve maintained the vehicle during his ownership. With 77,000 miles, a perfect interior, cruise control, and cold A/C that actually works, this Merc sounds like a comfy and reliable cruiser without being a gas-guzzler like the American 560 SLs can be. And with the nifty European-spec headlights, it’s a looker.
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