Early 280SL on ebay

[norton]

Don't know the seller, posted only for discussion.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-SL-280-Covertable-Classic-Car_W0QQitemZ4636021924QQcategoryZ6338QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Mike Halleck
Chesterfield Mi
71 280SL
68 250SL (parts car)
94 E320 Coupe

[isofast]

Rare I would say never knew they came four cylinder must be a typo.

[JPMOSE]

Well...If it was the million dollar question..I would state it's a late 230SL rebadged and possibly with a 280 engine!  Look at the various clues:  Square weave carpet (could have been changed); chrome trim ring around steering wheel vinyl; horn ring like late 230/early 250; door and dash knobs like early 250SL and prior; fixed versus expandable map pockets; two piece dashboard....that's just to name a few!  The VIN number appears to be Feb/March 1965 from the end of the VIN number. However, the first part doesn't jive with our database. Dare I say this could be a fraud!
 
Best Regards,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL

[CarlG]

The badge on the trunk appears to say 250sl.  With early hubcaps and others already discussed, plus later taillights, bumper guards and headrests I think it is confused about what it is.

1967 230sl (stick)

[JPMOSE]

Yes...after I posted the last write-up I did notice the 250SL on the back.  But the production (and VIN number ending) would stop at 5196 units, which doesn't match the serial number (if it is even real).  The poor girl is definately a confused Pagoda!

Best Regards,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL

[joelj]

something funky looking with the tires. Maybe too wide

cheers,

Joel

1969 280sl auto
White /blue
Euro version federalized for US use

[KevinC]

Note that the seller has "O" transactions but has been an ebay member for over four years. Curious. Also, I feel that the tires look funky partly because there are no trim rings.

Concerning the write-up, if you wanted to get $25k for an opening bid wouldnt you at least spring for a tune-up? Anyway the seller is 100% correct when they state: "one of a kind"  :mrgreen: .

Kevin Caputo
Boca Raton, FL
1967 230 SL Automatic
670 Light Ivory
113 Bronze/Brown MB Tex