Mercedes 280 SL 1981

[GMac1]

I'm looking for some advice on the Mercedes 280 SL, I couldn't find any threads.
I have a Volvo for work duties and now looking for a weekend car. The one I've seen on carandclassic is £16,495. It seems a great option for me, it's a 1981 so would be tax/mot exempt. Low miles & owners, like the idea of having the hard top option as I will need to keep it outside as I converted my garage into a room for the kids a few years ago. It seems a great buy for the money, I'm just worried about what to check on inspection.
Any pointers or links to threads would be great.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

There are lots of MB fans and several 107 owners on the barge 1-5 thread. I know it won't feel like the right place to ask the question but it's not a bad place to start.

I'm on my phone so it's not easy to link, but there are lots of SL and SLC threads around in readers car, including an SLC thread of mine.

ETA link.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Edited by CharlesdeGaulle on Sunday 2nd May 15:26

[GMac1]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

There are lots of MB fans and several 107 owners on the barge 1-5 thread. I know it won't feel like the right place to ask the question but it's not a bad place to start.

I'm on my phone so it's not easy to link, but there are lots of SL and SLC threads around in readers car, including an SLC thread of mine.

ETA link.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Edited by CharlesdeGaulle on Sunday 2nd May 15:26

Cheers, that's very helpful & a great start.

[GMac1]

This is the car I have my eye on at the moment, looks a good buy.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1331733

[GMac1]

Decided to go for it.
Set off on the 7 hour journey to pick up the Merc this morning.

[Leithen]

Well done! Lots of pics and updates please.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Great news. Good luck!

[Rockets7]

Interesting drying area he has in the garage roof space .....

[Leithen]

Rockets7 said:

Interesting drying area he has in the garage roof space .....

[GMac1]

Love the car, it's in fantastic shape. Very solid all round, checked all the areas that I was advised on. 800 mile round trip! That's what I call a good day out. My first time using a trailer as well.

Edited by GMac1 on Monday 5th July 11:40

Edited by GMac1 on Monday 5th July 11:42

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Excellent work old chap.

[Theclarinettist]

Wish I could do the same! Would be great to have an update and more pics😀

[GMac1]

Theclarinettist said:

Wish I could do the same! Would be great to have an update and more pics??

Car is fantastic, I'm currently improving it to a higher standard. Had the hub caps polished, some bodywork improved, chrome trim is next for being polished or replaced as I'm a bit fussy. Still in 2 minds whether to put a bench seat or fitted seats in the back. SL shop sell them at £500 for bench and around £1800 for the fitted seats. Great thing about this car is every part is readily available.

Edited by GMac1 on Monday 5th July 11:34

[GMac1]

[Theclarinettist]

Looks great, thanks for sharing. I love the fabric pattern in the interior, very 70s/early 80s!