1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
75,484 Original Documented Miles
Fully Service and Restoration History
Bare Metal Cosmetic Restoration
Three Owner, California Car
Frigiking Air Conditioning
This matching numbers 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is one of the best documented cars in the country, with extensive service and restoration records dating back to the original owner even including the original Mercedes-Benz warranty plate and original service book showing the initial servicing of the car completed by Mercedes-Benz of Fresno . The car only has 75,484 original documented miles and is a three owner car. This is a completely unmolested car which still retains its original factory spot welds. This car began its life in Fresno California and was owned by a woman who kept comprehensive service records and who owned the car through the mid 1980s. The car traded hands and stayed in California for many years until the second owner moved to Washington. In 2004, Buffalo Restorations in Washington performed a full cosmetic restoration on the car which included a bare metal respray in the cars original color of metallic grey blue and a full interior restoration in the original parchment leather. Recent work includes a valve adjustment, new exhaust system, reconditioned dash wood and bumpers, installation of retractable seatbelts and a new A/C compressor for the Frigiking air conditioning. In addition to the service history from all three previous owners, the car comes with paperwork and photos documenting the restoration, toolkit and matching hardtop.