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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

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Listed byDriveline
Redwood City, California 9406417,774 milesManual
SoldAug 25, 2017
Sold for$51,500

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Summary
This documented three-owner 280SL was originally owned by Jefferson Airplane lead guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and features a fuel-injected 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Largely original, the car has received recent paintwork on the hood and new seat upholstery, and comes with extensive maintenance records and its factory Pagoda hardtop.
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Year
475 (17%)
10/22/2026
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Transmission
1105 (39%)
10/22/2026
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