This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL California Coupe underwent approximately $44k of work in 2022, including a refresh of the interior, the installation of air conditioning, and replacement of the water pump, power steering pump, engine and subframe mounts, brake master cylinder, rear shocks, radiator, and oil cooler. It is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in Silver Gray Metallic over black leather. The car came equipped from the factory with the California Coupe option, which added rear bench seating in place of the soft top as well as a body-color removable hardtop. This W113 SL was acquired by the current owner in 2025 and is now offered on dealer consignment with manufacturer’s literature, a tool kit, service records, a copy of the data card, and a clean Arizona title, listing it as a 1971 model year.

The W113 SL was designed by Friedrich Geiger, Béla Barényi, and Paul Bracq and was introduced to the public at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show. This example is finished in Silver Gray Metallic (180) and was repainted some time ago. Features include a removable hardtop, a retractable antenna, a driver-side mirror, and US-specification headlights. The seller notes paint chips and blemishes on the body.

The 14″ steel wheels feature covers with painted centers and are mounted with 205/70 Michelin Defender tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs. A replacement brake master cylinder was installed, the rear shocks replaced, and the steering system was refreshed in 2022.

Replacement black leather front bucket seats were installed in 2022, and additional work at that time included reupholstering the door panels, replacing the carpets and wood trim, and installing a Frigiking air conditioning system. An aftermarket stereo is fitted in the stock location. A rear bench came equipped as part of the California Coupe option.

The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline as well as gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 76k miles, approximately 50 of which were added under current ownership.

The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six was factory equipped with Bosch fuel injection and was rated at 180 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque when new. Work in 2022 involved replacing the water pump, valve cover gasket, power steering pump, fuel hoses, engine mounts, radiator, oil cooler, and battery. An invoice from the work is provided in the gallery.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

Decoding the copy of the data card provides the following information:

• 417 – California coupe
• 422 – Power steering
• 461 – Instrument with mileage and English lettering
• 491 – US version
• 503 – Outside left mirror
• 515 –  Becker AM/FM radio
• 551 – Ivory-color steering wheel
• 600 – Hardtop with garnish moldings

For more information and details, please call or text Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com.  This 280SL is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix.  We are pleased to coordinate inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.