1971 Mercedes Benz 280SL roadster, automatic, air conditioning

Description for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1971

1971 Mercedes Benz 280SL roadster, DB670 Light Ivory with dark brown MB Tex upholstery, brown convertible top, S/N 11304412021451, 65,700 miles from new, 2.8 litre in-line 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, factory Frigiking air conditioning, Becker Europa radio, original tool roll and jack, complete set of original owner’s manuals and pouch, factory hard top, delivered new to Mr. John Tanner of Santa Ana, California on December 3, 1970, then sold to second owner Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Baker of Fullerton, California on February 9, 1977, and stayed in Mrs. Baker’s family until 2007, in the Copley family since 2008, extensive history file dating back to new including original California Temporary Identification card and envelope, original ownership transfer receipt to Mrs. Baker, complete service history from during The Baker’s ownership with years of repair orders from Mercedes Benz specialist Steve Marx of Costa Mesa, Californina, the original engine expired while in The Baker’s care and was replaced with a new engine on March 16, 1982 at 12,797 miles and is fully documented with the Marx repair order and the new engine’s warranty card, Steve Marx 1996 bare metal repainting, new interior and wood refinishment, all factory correct and original welds and fender “notches” present, the final year of 113 roadster chassis production. To see additional photos, please send us a note and we’ll send a link to the complete photo file.Nationwide and international delivery arranged from our suburban Boston showroom.We reserve the right to end the auction early.For more information about Copley Motorcars, please refer to the “About Me” button in this listing.Telephone: 781.444.4646