1970 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Convertible / Coupe

2.8 L inline 6, fuel injected

Manual ZF 5 speed

Clear

Gasoline

0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false 1970, 280 SL, ZF 5 Speed Gearbox, German Car imported to Canada. Firemist red metallic with black interior, MB Tex seats were replaced with black German leather. Original Becker Mexico stereo, power antenna, blue tint glass with heated rear window. White NOS steering wheel. Mercedes locking gas cap. Motor was replaced in Germany, have supporting service records. Purchased from local MB dealership. Complete body was remanufactured using MB parts. For list of parts see scan of invoice. Restoration finished in 2005, car has been used rarely since then. This car has new Mercedes metal work. Included in sale: Original sales brochures, owner’s manual, ZF service manual for 5 speed gearbox (German language), Mercedes shop repair manual, tool kit, First Aid kit, MB Car Care kit and car cover. Many new parts including NOS steering wheel added after the refurbishment. Recent extensive service, see scan of hand written invoice. This is a 280 SL with a ZF 5 Speed Gearbox, there were very few of them produced. It is the opinion of Mercedes Canada that ZF 5 speeds were never shipped to North America, due to US pollution control standards.The stock German motor had a different camshaft (more advanced valve timing), higher compression ration pistons, a different fuel distribution pump and a higher ratio differential. W113 cars built for export to America were less powerful but met pollution control standards at the time. Study the photos carefully, the car is not perfect. Ask questions. Successful bidder will deposit 5% into the sellers's account within 48 hours. Full payment within 7 days. Buyer is responsible for shipping. I will assist where possible. Car is listed elsewhere so I reserve the right to end this listing at any time. Auto is sold in good faith. However it is used and no warranty is offered or expressed. Buyer is expected to be knowledgeable and aware of the conditions of buying collector cars. Considering the 5 speed gearbox and the quality of this SL, the reserve is very reasonable. There were only about 882 of these cars produced with 5 speed transmissions. All except two were sold in Europe. It is unlikely you will find another W113 280 SL, ZF 5 speed. Contact me for more info.