Detail Info for: Mercedes-Benz : SL-Class 280 SL Convertible 1969 mercedes benz 280 sl ca survivor garage find fully documented at no reserve

Transaction Info
Sold On:
01/24/2016
Price:
$ 50750.00
Condition:
Mileage:
133654
Location:
Los Angeles, California,
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1969 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Submodel Body Type:
Roadster
Engine:
6 Cylinder
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
11304410005118
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
Photo Above Taken At The Mercedes-Benz Regional Office In Long Beach, California Being Offered Up For Auction At No Reserve - Sold To The Highest Bidder! An Original 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda Convertible "California Special" In Survivor Condition Incredibly Documented From Day One, Documenting Ownership History & Mileage { Original Window Sticker - Purchase Order Contract - Bank Security Agreement - Day Of Purchase Drive Off Paper Plate - Salesman's Bob Walkers Dealer MB Business Card - Factory Pink Data Card Build Sheet - Protect O Plate - DMV Sales Certificate - New Car Window Certificate - All Owner Booklets & Manuals - Tool Kit / Jack - Every Service Record From 1968 Till Present (Hundreds Of Receipts), A Mailed Letter In 1968 From Mercedes To The Owner & 3 New Car Place Cards } Purchased New On June 12th Of 1968 At Jim Sleomons Imports, Inc. Salesmen Bob Walker sold the 280SL to Mr. Maury Freidson Of Anaheim, Calif. (Original Owner) He Purchased A Desirable 291 Dark Olive Green With 140 Cognac MB Tex Interior & 4 Speed Manual Transmission Mr. Maury Freidson worked in the law firm. He mostly drove this SL thru the 70's & 80's, documenting the low mileage at 133,654 being actual. Tons of Service records including emissions proving the mileage. Has been always garaged & taken care of. Serviced regularly & only was cared for by Mercedes Specialist. In August of 1999, after owning the 280SL for 31 years - it was sold to a close friend of the family who admire the car for many years. The Mercedes didn't go far, a short distance away to Laguna Hills. The second owner other then maintenance kept the SL in the same condition as the original owner. It was a car he just loved to drive around town in. Fast forward 17 years later, December of 2015 it was found sitting in the garage. Parked & Covered - In the second owner's words "Really hasn't had much attention". I am proud to offer to you this 69' Mercedes 280 SL Convertible That Has Never Has Been Publically Offered Up For Sale Anywhere Since The Year 1968 . . . . A True Garage Find Survivor The Top & Bottom Photo Is Where The SL Recited In The Garage. The second owner climbing into the Pagoda - Laguna Hills, California Kept mostly all stock & original thru out it's life. A excellent example of a Los Angeles California car with it's original Black Plates including Dealer license Frame. Solid Undercarriage including original floor boards. The body is very solid & very clean. The trunk compartment remains all factory. One repaint in the mid 80's, same color Dark Olive. All The interior is original including the upholstery & carpet. The original radio & trim is still in place. The white headliner of the hardtop is in great shape. Remains in unrestored condition that still shows well. Does show normal wear & tear due to being a driver. Has a few dings from being in the garage. Driver Seat has a couple of rips & carpet has wear from being original. The 2.8 Liter 6 Cylinder is in great running condition. Original 4 speed manual transmission with factory power steering. Shifts & brakes well. Sounds & feels like a 280SL. It handles smoothly (drives & brakes straight). Exterior lights all seem to work fine. It has had been taken care of thru out its life. It comes with a ton of service records, hundreds of pages. Overall, It's a California 69' 280 SL With Plenty History. Documenting From The Assembly Line Built, All Dealer Paperwork To The Paperwork To The Blaupunkt Radio Including Keys. _____________________________Terms & Condition - Please Read Before Bidding ______________________________ I Have Set My Auction At 5 Days With No Reserve, Being Sold To The Highest Bidder If you have any other questions, feel free to give me a call anytime of the day at 1+(562) 522-9628 or simply contact me thru EBay. >IF YOU have a score less then 30, you must contact me before bidding. Please confirm you are serious, if not your bid will be blocked & cancelled< All Other Bidders Must Be Ready To Purchase I am willing to sell Worldwide & help with any shipping arrangements. I'm near Long Beach near all major shipping terminals. *Full Payment Must Be Sent Out Within 3 business Days (72 Hours) After Auction Has Ended, No Exception.Either Cash In Person, Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Cashiers Check* Does Have A Clear California Title | Your Bidding On A Unrestored Driver That Has Wear & Tear Don't Miss Out On This No Reserve Auction | Best Of Luck To All Worldwide Bidders * Auction Ends This Sunday, January 24th @ 12:00 PM / 3:00 EST In The USA * *End Of Ad*