This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is finished in silver over red leather and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a black convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with painted covers, Frigiking under-dash air conditioning, a VDO Kienzle analog clock, a Sony CD stereo, and Kenwood speakers. This W113 SL is now offered on dealer consignment by a BaT Local Partner with a clean California title.

The W113 SL was designed by Friedrich Geiger, Béla Barényi, and Paul Bracq and was introduced to the public at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show. This example left the factory finished in White Grey (158) and was repainted in its current shade of silver under previous ownership. It is equipped with a black soft top. Cosmetic imperfections on the exterior are shown in the gallery.

The 14″ steel wheels feature covers with painted centers and are mounted with 195/75 Milestone Touring SLE tires. A Michelin XZX spare is located in the trunk. Braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs.

The cabin houses bucket seats upholstered in red leather that extends to the door panels. Interior appointments include a Frigiking under-dash air conditioning unit, a floor-mounted gear shifter, a VDO Kienzle analog clock, a heater, a Sony Xplod CD stereo head unit, and Kenwood aftermarket speakers mounted in the rear cargo area.

The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline as well as gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 51k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six was factory equipped with Bosch fuel injection and was rated at 180 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque when new.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.