Lot details Registration No: XDB233X Chassis No: WDB1070422013421 Mot Expiry: March 2005
When Mercedes-Benz being out a new SL roadster, with hood and/or hardtop option, you can be sure that the model range is going to be around for a very long time. For not only will the SL remain virtually unchanged in showrooms for years, but examples will be seen being enjoyed on the roads for decades after that.
This 1982-built and righthand drive 280SL, formerly carrying RJA 1M retained registration, has had only one previous owner, the present for the past twenty years. The 136,600 miles displayed when entered is believed by the entrant to be the genuine total mileage for the roadster from new.
Current condition of bodyshell and silver paintwork are described as poor with some rust, easily remedied, while the blue cloth and leather interior is rated as having medium wear. There is also some damage declared to the trim on the hardtop and the rear glass is cracked, however the soft top is said to be good. Reportedly in good order are the 2.8-litre six and the three-speed automatic transmission.
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