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The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is renowned for being one of the finest grand tourers that you can buy. A grand tourer is a car that’s meant to offer effortless long-distance cruising abilities, with a healthy dose of performance and plenty of luxury. Clearly aimed at the well-off, these cars are status symbols and icons of success, too. Take the R107 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class as a prime example. You’ve probably seen this model in countless movies and sitcoms from the Seventies and Eighties. Hollywood’s love affair with the R107 is well-known, with many stars of the period choosing to buy and drive one as well. Of course, the R107 was well-received in its home country of Germany too. This is one such example: a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL that’s reportedly been imported from Germany. The car is said to have 95,000 miles on the clock and a recent oil change, plus some mechanical refreshments.
The first thing that’ll strike you about this navy blue 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is its lack of the more common North American-style elongated bumpers. Since the car is a German import, it comes with the sleeker slimline bumpers that other markets, including Germany, got. Furthermore, you’ve got a matching hard top as well as a soft top, so this is truly an all-season car. The interior of this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is another indicator that this isn’t an American-market car because you’ve got two small rear seats as well. American market cars replaced this with a padded luggage storage area to augment the car’s decently sized trunk. Other features of note include dual-zone climate control with air conditioning and a Becker Mexico radio cassette player. There’s another distinctive feature that you may have noticed, but we’ll talk about that in the next section.
Under the hood lies a smooth 2.8-liter six-cylinder powerplant, factory rated for around 182hp and 176lb-ft. But the car’s most defining feature is something that reportedly wasn’t offered in North America: a five-speed manual gearbox! Yes, you’ll most likely have noticed this in our interior pictures. The engine uses Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection. Other highlights include independent front and rear suspension, recirculating ball power-assisted steering, and front plus rear power-assisted disc brakes.
1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
2.8L I6
5-Speed Manual Transmission
RWD
Navy Blue Exterior
Caramel Interior
Current Owner Reports Vehicle Imported From Germany
Bosch K-Jetronic Mechanical Fuel Injection
Independent Front & Rear Suspensions
Body Colored Convertible Hard Top
Body Colored Convertible Soft Top
Front & Rear Disc Brakes
Power-Assisted Recirculating Ball Steering Unit
Current Owner Reports Recent Oil Change
We've come a very long way since the 1960s, and so has the Mercedes Benz SL lineup. The modern Mercedes SL has air-conditioned seats, radar-guided cruise control, and a top speed of a couple of hundred miles an hour — all the stuff you need. But in terms of style, it's hard to beat the classic designs, such as our featured car. If you’re a classic car lover, you might look at everybody else going around in their air-conditioned euro boxes and just feel better off with a rolling piece of art that whispers stories of the past. For you, this 1980 Mercedes Benz 280SL Convertible from Virginia will suit you perfectly. It is reportedly imported from Europe and has 108,350 miles on it.
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is renowned for being one of the finest grand tourers that you can buy. A grand tourer is a car that’s meant to offer effortless long-distance cruising abilities, with a healthy dose of performance and plenty of luxury. Clearly aimed at the well-off, these cars are status symbols and icons of success, too. Take the R107 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class as a prime example. You’ve probably seen this model in countless movies and sitcoms from the Seventies and Eighties. Hollywood’s love affair with the R107 is well-known, with many stars of the period choosing to buy and drive one as well. Of course, the R107 was well-received in its home country of Germany too. This is one such example: a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL that’s reportedly been imported from Germany. The car is said to have 95,000 miles on the clock and a recent oil change, plus some mechanical refreshments.
Like most Mercedes-Benz cars, the timeless SL series is known for retaining its value as soon as it rolled off the showroom floor. In contrast to the mass production of most cars during its era, the number of SLs manufactured was very small. Only 23,742 units were built from 1968 through 1971, with roughly half of this figure sold in the United States, making this 280SL a rare collectible. It famously used the same double A-frame suspension proven years ago on the legendary 300 SL. This Mercedes-Benz 280SL has been kept by the second owner from 1973 to the present and is reported to have been serviced on time throughout that period. With just 119,000 miles on the clock, this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL awaits your ownership in Washington.
Being a manufacturer and making a statement in the ʼ80s was a tough task, as the automotive world was on full blast with cars making the move to more tech and a change in design to suit a massive shift in customer tastes and preferences. Mercedes-Benz in the 80s was peak German automotive and the secret to its success? Staying true to who they are and giving the world true luxury and superior engineering over marketing gimmicks. Present today is this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, this German classic is a love letter to luxury cruising in style and has just a reported 140,316 miles on its clock.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has become such a style statement in urban circles that it’s incredible off-road abilities have almost been forgotten. Created as a sturdy off-roader, the G-Class has since morphed with luxury like an S-Class with an SUV body and the capability to rival many purpose-built off-roaders when the going gets tough. This 29,766-mile, Las Vegas-based 2020 Mercedes-Benz G550 is no different, as all it needs is a swapping of its Pirelli Scorpion Verde all-season tires with something meatier, and it’s ready to tackle the great outdoors. So, if you want a luxurious family off-roader that looks tough and can walk the talk, this vehicle is your best bet.
The future is electric and finding the perfect machine that fits many purposes is easier said than done. With every manufacturer scrambling to push out the next best electrified machine Mercedes-Benz is a legacy automaker that has stood up to the challenge and churned out some lovely examples of electric mobility. Present today is this 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ Sedan, it's the perfect balance of new-age electric mobility, practicality and luxury. This factory fresh example has a reported 4,023 miles on the clock and is ready to electrify your drive experience.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has become such a style statement in urban circles that it’s incredible off-road abilities have almost been forgotten. Created as a sturdy off-roader, the G-Class has since morphed with luxury like an S-Class with an SUV body and the capability to rival many purpose-built off-roaders when the going gets tough. This 29,766-mile, Las Vegas-based 2020 Mercedes-Benz G550 is no different, as all it needs is a swapping of its Pirelli Scorpion Verde all-season tires with something meatier, and it’s ready to tackle the great outdoors. So, if you want a luxurious family off-roader that looks tough and can walk the talk, this vehicle is your best bet.
Jaguar’s XJS is widely regarded as one of the brand’s finest classic grand tourers, but by the 1990s, it was showing its age. That’s why Jaguar replaced it with the XK8 line-up. Sleek styling and modern mechanicals were the order of the day, and the XK8 ran from 1996 to 2006 before a second generation was introduced for the following year. Of course, Jaguar knew that they had to do a performance variant, what with the epic V12 that the XJS offered. Cue up the XKR, a supercharged V8 beast with serious power, but still offering that signature iron fist in velvet glove driving experience that Jaguar was known for at the time. This particular 2004 Jaguar XKR Coupe is up for sale with us from Sarasota, Florida, having driven only 43,000 miles in its lifetime so far. It’s also reportedly packing a PPF from front to back, ensuring that its smooth black paint job remains as pristine as possible.
Aston Martin is well-known for its superspy-outfitting capabilities when it comes to choosing wheels. From James Bond to Johnny English, this British sports and supercar maker manages to hit that sweet spot in the trifecta of luxury, performance, and jaw-dropping looks. The Vanquish is one of their models that’s been around since 2001, and it naturally made an appearance in the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day, which was Pierce Brosnan’s last outing as the famed British superspy. In 2012, Aston Martin decided that a second generation was due, which is where this 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante comes from. With just 7,738 miles on the clock, this car wears some Bond gear as well. It’s got James Bond 007 exterior badging, Skyfall floor mats, and branded seatbelt pads, too. So, if you’d like to channel your inner superspy, we’ve got just the wheels to help. Although you should bear in mind that you don’t likely have a license to kill, nor one to break the traffic laws – actually, even James Bond didn’t have the latter, as Q pointed out to him.
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