1968 Mercedes Benz 280SL W113 DB834
1968 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
1968 MERCEDES 280SL
Color: Moss Green Metallic(DB 834)
Interior: Cognac(Leather)
Offered for sale is our absolutely stunning, rare and highly sought after 1968 Mercedes 280SL.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or a weekend enthusiast, this gorgeous moss green metallic280SL deserves your serious consideration.
Owning a Mercedes SL gives a person a real driving enjoyment and pride of ownership. When these cars were first manufactured, Mercedes-Benz adhered to construction methods that resulted in a standard that was the envy of the automotive industry. Every Mercedes-Benz model shared a build quality second to none.
The 280SL was manufactured from 1968 until 1971, and a total of 23,885 units were produced during its production run. The SL was available in both 2-door Roadster and 2-door Coupe options. Producing 143 units in 1967, the SL soared in popularity, and by 1969, the most productive year, banked at 8,047 units manufactured and produced. A total of 12,924 models were available in the U.S. and 18,681 were exported models.
This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL comes from the first year of production and is finished in Moss Green Metallic over Cognac Leather with a green soft top. Purchased and delivered in 1968 for an American client, the special color code DB 834 was a special request. its rebuild matching 2.8-liter inline-six paired to a new 4-speed automatic, this W113 is now being offered by Palm Beach Classics with its factory hardtop, a service history file, original books and accessories, Mercedes DataCard, and a clean Florida title.
Highly desirable when first launched, the 'SL' models still remain as much sought-after classics to this day. One of the advantages is that, even forty years later, many parts are still available. A perfectly balanced vehicle, the Mercedes 280SL is a vehicle with a quiet confidence, with truly no competition.
All numbers matching - entirely solid and factory correct Moss green metallic(DB 834) over a cognacinterior. Retaining an entirely original, rust and accident free body, including its original fenders (evidenced by the existing factory spot welds) Original numbers matching stamped hood.
The engine was fully rebuild by the best in the business, the transmission aslso was rebuild. The car gone through a very nice restoration, with about $85,000 in documented receipts and photos wihtin the last 15 months.
Comes with 2 tops.
New carpet, new chrome, new wood and new soft top.
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In addition to meticulously restoring and selling classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles, Palm Beach Classics offersvintage parts.
- Condition: Used
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: SL-Class
- Type: Convertible
- Year: 1968
- Mileage: 467
- VIN: 113-044-12-110024
- Color: DB834 Moss Green Metallic
- Engine size: 2.8L
- Number of cylinders: 6
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Cognac
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!