280SL recently acquired

[lamakdaddy]

Hi Guys

I have recently purchased this 280sl...does anyone know the car. It seems pretty original and hopefully in need of a light restoration.  I am from the UK but based in the UAE and hoping to have the work done in the UAE....

Will keep you all updated with progress...

http://http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11050.m43.l1123/7?euid=1c78f8f9d0434d57aa32ee8113adca2a&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D220885965788%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AX%3AAAQ%3AMOTORS%3A1123

 
 

[suzy]

interesting red interior.  i have a 250sl with the same exterior color, but green interior.

very pretty car--yours, that is   

[lamakdaddy]

Thanks Suzy

I kept seeing cream with tan cars but really wanted a red interior and so jumped at this car... i wold have prefered a less yellow cream then paint code 670 but beggars cant be choosers

I am a big fan of paint code 050 which is grey beige.  I think the SL looks spectacular in this colour.

First task will be to respray the car and I will be eurpeanising it by removing side lamps and overriders...

[DaveB]

Looks pretty good to me for that price and I agree the original vinyl appears in great shape.