1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
April 20, 2025
Additional listing info for BAT Auction.
May only be purchased through BAT Auction.
This is a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL grey-market import with a rare 4-speed manual transmission. The current owner has made significant repairs during ownership (over $45,000 of work since purchase). Passes Oregon DEQ. Have two new keys cut by Mercedes from original data card. Title is clean and ready to sign over to buyer. Have to sell due to health issues.
Repairs and improvements as outlined below. Except where noted, all mechanical repairs performed at MBI Motors. Owner has all documentation for work done during ownership (linked below), most part purchases (linked below), and all documentation provided at time of purchase:
- 05 Apr 25 Repair ($32.50): replace hazard relay / switch
- 02 Apr 25 Repair ($364.96): purchase zebrano climate control panel (no receipt, not cut or installed)
- 02 Mar 25 Repair ($149.90): replace washer fluid tank (no receipt)
- 09 Jan 25 Repair ($4,590.00): (1) replace rear brake calipers, hoses, rotors and pads; (2) replace front crankshaft seal; (3) replace cracked rear flex disc; (4) replace both front upper control arm ball joints.
- 26 Nov 24 Bodywork ($5,752.80): body and paint repairs to (1) hood, (2) fender, (3) door, and (4) quarter panel (Steve's Collision)
- 15 May 24 Repair ($1,179.00): replace alternator
- 01 Feb 24 Repair ($226.00): new battery (Les Schwab)
- 15 Nov 23 Repair ($3,835.00): (1) replace pillar moulding and hardtop seals (both sides); (2) add front license plate bracket
- 30 Jun 23 Repair ($2,710.00): (1) replace power steering pump and box; (2) four wheel alignment; (3) re-clocked steering wheel
- 18 May 23 Repair ($120.00): replace sun visors
- 18 May 23 Repair ($15.00): replace trunk clamshell thumbscrews
- 18 Oct 22 Repair ($2,980.00): (1) replace fuel injectors and seals; (2) install catalytic converter; (3) replace parking brake shoes, rear pads, and rotors
- 29 Sep 22 Repair ($1,546.50): (1) replace amplifier; (2) replace speakers; (3) replace power antenna; (3) reinstall stereo
- 06 Aug 22 Repair ($57.10): replace window cranks
- 28 Jul 22 Repair ($9,490.00) Part I: (1) replace clutch, pressure plate, flywheel (resurfaced), slave cylinder, clutch hose, transmission mount, flex disc, and pilot bushing front of drive shaft; (2) replace rear brake hoses; (3) replace transmission bearings, synchro rings, seals and gaskets; (4) replace fuel pump, fuel filter assembly, and fuel hoses; (5) new tires; (6) replace wiper inserts; (7) replace air slide valve and hoses; (8) replace front shocks; (9) replaced front sway bar mounting bushings;
- 28 Jul 22 Repair ($10,550.00) Part II: (1) replace throttle lever and bushings; (2) replace radiator; (3) install rebuilt power-steering pump; (4) replace headlight assemblies; (5) repair wiring and reassign pins for US-style turn signals and side markers (front and rear)
- 22 Mar 22 Repair ($427.74): replace shifter bushings (Star Motors)
- 16 Mar 22 Repair ($1,170.00): replace carpet (cabin and trunk) (Bright Auto Upholstery) (only have receipt for carpet kit, not install)
- 22 Feb 22 Repair ($37.74): replace shifter boot
- 03 Feb 22 Repair ($420.00): replace zebrano shift panel wood trim; replace zebrano ash tray wood trim
- 02 Feb 22 Repair ($56.19): replace shift knob
