1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL White Convertible

The car was refurbished by Gus Kidonakis of ly Motors in , prior to the seller’s acquisition in a process that involved the body being stripped to bare metal, repaired and straightened, and epoxy-primed prior to being refinished in white (DB 050) with clear coat. The underside, engine compartment, and wheel wells were cleaned, repaired, and stone-guarded prior to painting and the rocker panels were painted black. The seller points out that the spot welds are retained and also notes notches inside both front fenders. The air-conditioning drain was redirected to exit behind the front passenger tire.
  

Steel 14″ wheels wear polished and body-color covers and are mounted with 185/75 and will be fitted with new tires. king is handled by four-wheel discs. ng the car’s refurbishment, the front suspension received cleaned and painted springs as well as replacement bushings, mounts, shock absorbers, and control arms, while the rear suspension was rebuilt and the shocks replaced. ke discs and pads, lines, and hoses were replaced, and the calipers were rebuilt. A tool kit, jack, and full-size spare are located in the trunk.
  

The cabin is upholstered in black MB-Tex vinyl with matching carpets and trim with wood finishes at the top of the dashboard and between the seats. Equipment includes air conditioning, a ropa radio, a clock, and floor mats. The dashboard was re-covered with MB-Tex by ly Motors, and the seats and carpeting were replaced prior to the refurbishment.
  

The black steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames VDO instrumentation that includes a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges monitoring oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 71k miles and is believed to have rolled over once; the seller has added approximately 5k miles.
  

The 2.8-liter inline-six was rated at 83-10-005149 is stamped into the engine block, matching the vehicle’s data card.
  

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The driveshaft was rebuilt and balanced after the U-joints and center support were replaced. A stainless-steel exhaust system was installed, and the exhaust manifolds were ceramic coated. The original 3.92:1 axle was replaced with a rebuilt 3.27:1 unit to reduce RPMs at higher speeds. ufacturer’s literature, a copy of the data card, and other documentation will accompany the car along with a blue fornia license plate last registered in 2 miles since the complete restoration. The car has won best in show twice at the Club in N C-LI Great Marques and best in class three time plus the Judges Award on yet another occasion, also best in show at hassett  and numerous other awards as a prime example of this classic vehicle.