Mercedes-Benz : SL-Class 280SL

1970 280SL

VIN: 113044. 12. 012278

Rotisserie Restoration by Performance Vintage Classicos

This is the car that is featured on the first page of the companies website.

www. performancevintageclassicos. com


This 1970 Mercedes Benz 280SL is a spectacular example of a very high level nut and bolt rotisserie restoration.

Restoration process:

*Vehicle Description

1970 Mercedes 280SL

Mercedes BLUE (DB-903) with Blue Leather Interior

VIN:113044. 12. 012278
 
• Numbers matching car – matching engine

• US Version – Factory Air conditioning

• Automatic Power Steering

• Two Tops — Hard Top w/ Chrome Ski Racks. Navy Blue Soft Top

• Blue German Square Weave Carpet w/ Blue leather trim / Cocomats

• Original fenders – No accident history when disassembled

• All original spot welds throughout car

Mileage – Less than 200 miles
Vehicle has gone through an extensive re-manufacturing (restoration) process. where engine. transmission. fuel injection pump. fuel and brake systems. suspension. as well as all other mechanical components have been restored or replaced utilizing original parts. The vehicle has been restored through a rotisserie level process ensuring that car was brought to bare metal exposing any possible rust; and more importantly treating it to avoid future exposure to damage. The car is finished in its original factory DB903 Blue utilizing original Glassurit primers and tints. The entire re-manufacturing process for this vehicle has an accumulation for over 3500 man-hours of labor. The vehicle has been sorted locally in the US. and is in perfect operating condition. The car has been restored respecting the originality of the vehicle and Mercedes-Benz factory specifications. The following is a list. but not limited to. of the work performed on the vehicle:

• Rotisserie level restoration — Every screw & every component restored.

• Body & sheet metal restored to MB original specs.

• Original MB Glasurit paint and color

• Engine rebuilt with all Mercedes parts to MB specs provided Metric Motors

• Fuel Injection Pump restored as new by H&R Fuel Injections

• Cold Start Valve restored by H&R Fuel Injection.

• Restored Radiator

• Restored Air Conditioning compressor

• New Ignition & Coil Performance & Vintage Classicos Vehicle Restoration details MB 280SL. 1970

• Newly installed wiring harness

• New firewall & grommets throughout

• All Hoses & clamps replaced.

• Gas tank restored or replaced.

• New Fuel Line.

• New Brake lines & brake pads.

• Power train restored.

• Fuel Pump restored & resealed.

• All bolts. crews and parts ZINC Yellow plated.

• New Wurth rubberized insulation throughout cabin.

• All parts painted in MB original finish.

• New motor and transmission mounts installed.

• All rubber suspension bushings replaced.

• All Exterior chrome re-­‐plated or replaced (triple chrome plated).

• Interior accents. re-­‐plated or polished. as needed.

• Gauges. restored and recalibrated.

• New Leather Upholstery throughout — Headrests added.

• New period Mercedes-­‐Benz seat belts.

• New period spare tire cover and tool bag.

• New rubber seals throughout car (doors. trunk. soft top. etc. )

• New & original DECALS throughout car.

• Set of tools & Manuals.

• Rubber insulation in passenger cabin for noise and heat insulation.

• New German square carpet with Horse hair padding for added insulation.

• TRUNK Black German Square weave carpet w/ horse hair padding for insulation & moisture reduction.

• New Madera wood trim throughout

• Hardtop restored and relined.

• New German original Soft top.

• Period matching coco- mats.

• Newly restored Becker Stereo Radio with IPOD connection

•    New Period tires (Phoenix 185HR14 )

RESTORATION PERFORMED BY:  PERFORMANCE VINTAGE CLASSICOS

www. performancevintageclassicos. com

(201) 851-1500 US 

(809)350-4041 DR

Feel free to contact Performance Vintage Classicos for any additional information of documentation of the restoration process.

Mechanically the car runs and drives like new.

It is probably the closest thing to buying a new 280SL off the showroom floor in 1970.

Please take the time to view all of the high resolution photos of the exterior. interior. engine bay and undercarriage.

This vehicle is located in a private climate controlled facility in Central NJ 07753.

Serious inquiries should contact Dean at 848-459-7776.



Photos taken with Factory Hard-Top:





Topless photos:



New German Canvass Soft-Top:



Exterior close-up photos:





Stunning Leather Interior:




Highly detailed engine bay:




Undercarriage:

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