This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was acquired by the current owner in 1973 and was refurbished in the late 1980s. It is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in Signal Red over black. Equipment includes a body-color hardtop, a black soft top, 14″ steel wheels with painted covers, and a cassette radio. This W113 SL is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a car cover and a clean Washington title in the owner’s name.
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 Signal Red and was repainted in the late 1980s. Features include a removable hardtop, a black soft top, and US-specification headlights. Paint chips below the grille are shown in the gallery.
The 14″ steel wheels feature covers with painted centers and are mounted with 185/70 Michelin Harmony tires that show date codes from 2003. Braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs.
The cabin houses front bucket seats upholstered in black that extends to the door panels. Interior appointments include an analog clock, a floor-mounted gear shifter with an aftermarket knob, and a cassette radio.
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 has rolled over and shows 18k miles.
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 manual transmission.