1971 280 SL Owned by Richard Madison, New York City

Tobacco Brown with Cognac interior; 80,000 original miles.

US model, Becker Europa Radio, Power Steering, Heated Hardtop Rear Window, 4 Speed Manual Transmission

VIN 113044 10 021755

Engine 130983-10-007661

Exterior Paint 423 Tobacco Brown

Hardtop Paint 423 Tobacco Brown

Interior 140 Cognac MB Tex

Dealer Installed Options not on Data Card: Frigiking AC, Transverse Jump Seat.

Aftermarket Additions: Nardi Steering Wheel (dated 4/77), Passenger Side Mirror.

Comments: 195 70R14 Michelin Front; 205 75 R14 Michelin Rear. Built 10/70; Delivered 4/71 NJ USA. Previous owner is a dentist in New Jersey who owns two other cars. This Mercedes was not driven very often. Except for commonly replaced hoses and clamps, battery and similar items, the car is just about all original. Came with spare tire cover, tool kit, manuals; diagrams for AC, radio, wiring; metal service tag, antenna key, and more. Front end has been rebuilt, rear brightwork has been rechromed.

OPTION CODES

CODE	ITEM	DESCRIPTION
401	Single seats	-
416	HT Mounted	-
422	Power Steering	-
440	Bumper Guards	-
461	English	-
491	USA Version	-
503	Left Mirror	Right Mirror has been added
515	Becker Europa	not sure about code meaning
524	Paint Preservative	-
595	Heat Absorb Glass	windshield and side windows
660	Chrome Strips on HT	-
641	White Wall Tires	Continental
669	10 Liters Fuel	-
249	Heated Window in HT	"Wenig Gewuncht"
745	Soft Top Beige	"Wenig Gewuncht"

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