I have a 1971 280 SL, 2nd owner, 5 Speed Manual I have had it since 1981, never in an accident, stripped down to bare metal, repainted Pistachio w/matching new German Sonnenland Cloth soft top, all new wood, recovered seats, new carpet, new brakes all around, re chromed all bumpers, new head liner w/new wood, re covered dash board in matching leather, engine block with matching numbers, maybe 1,000 mile on rebuilt engine..... the car is stunning.