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for sale automotive vintage collector car classified California Old Timer
1969 Mercedes 280SL
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Undercarriage photos are at the bottom of the page.
Scroll all the way down and the
detailed photos of this car will give you a virtual "Buyer's Guide" to
authenticity for 280SL's.
This is what all 280SL's should look like when viewed closely.
Original carpet always has black molded rubber
binding around the shifter.
Above is a shot of the rare 3rd seat option.
(seatbelts can easily be added)
Third seat in the folded down position (great for
grocery bags, golf clubs or Fido)
This is a correct engine bay with all of the original type finishes. Even the "unobtainium" firewall insulation pad is still there with its unique embossed pattern.
The two photos just below show the correct, original
headlight notches on the inboard side of the front fenders.
These factory features are missing on many cars today.
The two photos below show the
factory original and
correct spot-welds at the tops of the front fenders.
Original spare tire
This is an absolutely rust-free car. All of the factory undercoating is still intact.
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Above shows the coded paint blotches |
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Above is a shot of a front wheelhouse |
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To the right is the body # that is
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Transmission mounting plate |
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Yes, correct inner fenders or wheelhouses are body color - not black. (except on a black car) |
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Enlarge the photo to the right and you will see a ridge of 'chip guard" (a type of undercoat) that was added at the factory to help prevent rock chips. It will
either exhibit as a ridge or a On cars that have had the fenders |
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The rocker panels have a rough texture chip guard and are affixed with Philips head screws. Factory correct specification is always satin-gloss black. You
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