As a happy owner of a similar car, I must respectfully disagree with one of the respondents. Our 280SL is a five speed, so I can't comment on an automatic version (probably much less pep). The euro bumpers, heated cloth/MB tex seats, and dual zone heat (no a/c) suit us just fine. Parts for the 110 twin cam six haven't been hard to find on the aftermarket, because that engine was sold in the US in sedans, just not in the SL. This is a real sweet engine. Most body and chassis parts are common to other 107 body cars. If it's what you want, if it runs well, and if it passes a pre-purchase inspection, why not go for it?

John R. Boyce

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John R. Boyce
Bismarck, ND
1983 280SL, Euro, 5 speed