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VIN #: WDB1070421A012963

West Coast Classics are proud to present an extremely rare original southern California owner example of this 1984 Mercedes 280SL roadster with very desirable original factory options of a 5 speed manual transmission original 'Anthracite Gray metallic' color paint Black leather upholstery anti-lock brakes power steering air conditioning 'Becker' radio/cassette tinted glass alloy 'Bundt' wheels Black German canvas soft top and original factory hard top! Purchased by original and only southern California owner on 11/20/1984 from 'Dasan & Co Autosalon GmbH' Mercedes-Benz dealers of Frankfurt Germany California with all original 1984 import paperwork from Germany to California original owner's manuals factory options breakdown with pricing owners service and warranty booklets Pre-delivery inspection form original Mercedes 280SL catalog (profiling this particular car in this color combination for the whole series!) and just an absolutely extraordinary amount of original paperwork including all service records (which will prove priceless to the Mercedes enthusiast or collector!) to be included in the sale. By 1963 the 190SL (Super Light) and the 300SL Roadster were neither Super or Light and the 190SL was simply too heavy to compete with the likes of even the British MG or Triumph and completely underpowered compared to the Austin-Healeys or Jaguars. Mercedes had two choices either return to the premise of the original 300SL and build another pure sports car or create a new grand touring sports car that would continue the reputation of the SL's as touring cars rather than super racing cars. The 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production through 23 February 1971 when the W113 was replaced by its successor the entirely new R107 350 SL. Over the years the W113 evolved from a sports car into a comfortable grand tourer and US models were by then usually equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission and air conditioning with manual transmission models being extremely rare in the US models. In Europe manual transmissions without air conditioning were still the predominant choice.By the early 1980's an elite few American enthusiasts who desired the more handsome European models with manual transmissions which were not being sold in the US were starting to import the cars at great expense in order to avail themselves of the true SL driving experience. One such buyer was a prominent southern California businessman and retired Captain who purchased this car from a Frankfurt dealership and drove it only 59K miles since new. It was always serviced at Mercedes independent specialists or dealerships since new either at his second home in the Palm Springs area or near his home in the Rolling Hills Estates California. As previously stated this particular example was ordered by its original southern California owner in 1984 direct from 'Dasan & Co' in Frankfurt Germany and was sold without cruise control (which was only available on automatic models) with a desirable 5 speed manual shift gearbox - it simply must be seen to be appreciated - the original factory 'Anthracite Gray Metallic' (Code 172) color paint is very striking and without any noticeable blemishes. The chrome work is all excellent and the original Black leather interior is quite stunning with all the gauges and options working as they should including the air conditioning. The original leather dashboard is still virtually perfect and the seats and carpets have all obviously been covered with all original specifications intact! The original Black German canvas soft top is still as new and by all accounts hardly ever used and the hard top is also as new. The car is well equipped with its factory air conditioning Becker' radio/cassette 5 speed manual transmission power steering and two tops. With only one southern California owner since new and with all the original documentation for the car and still titled to its original California owner as in 1984 with its original California style 'Pink slip' this must be one of the rarest example's available anywhere of an original southern California owner car with only 59K original and documented miles of this highly collectible and desirable 1984 legendary 280SL 6 cylinder roadster in rare turn-key ready daily appreciating daily driving and daily head-turning condition!For further information contact West Coast Classics through EBay or on 310-399-3990 during regular California business hours. WEST COAST CLASSICS LLC Please note: TERMS OF SALE: YOU BID TO OWN: This vehicle is being sold by West Coast Classics LLC; we are licensed and bonded vehicle dealers in the state of California. Please note that all vehicles sold to be registered in the state of California will be charged California sales tax on the final EBay sales price and any required DMV licensing smog documentation and registration fees. If leaving the state or country the vehicle must be picked up by a professional licensed auto transportation company that can provide a bill of lading otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed auto transport companies provide these). Any out of the state and international buyers will upon completion of the sale be sent by FEDEX the title and bill of sale for the vehicle and will be personally responsible for any sales tax and licensing and registration fees in their home state or province. All bids are legal and binding contracts to purchase the vehicle and by bidding you are hereby entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle and agreeing to accept and abide by these terms of sale: Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles especially classic and older vehicles are by definition unique and complex and their condition for better or worse must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description authenticity genuineness or defects herein and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness imperfection defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. Good luck and thanks for your interest!