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The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL convertible in the
collection is a one-owner vehicle finished in two-tone
white with a black hardtop and soft-top. Under the
hood is its original 2.8-liter SOHC straight-6 engine
rated with 180 horsepower, factory-equipped with
Bosch fuel injection and mated to a 4-speed automatic
transmission. The red interior has been optioned
with air conditioning and an AM/FM radio. Other
highlights include power steering and 4-wheel power
disc brakes. One of 8,407 produced in the 1969 model
year, this 280SL has 71,427 actual miles.
Dressed in Brittany Blue with Wimbledon White
racing stripes, the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Heritage
Edition in this grouping pays homage to the original
1967 Shelby GT500 created by the legendary
Carroll Shelby. It is one of roughly 255 Heritage
Editions built in 2022 and is offered with only
10 miles on the odometer. Power comes from a
5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine factory-rated with
760 horsepower and 625 ft/lbs of torque, paired
with a TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
transmission. The sale includes the original Window
Sticker and original marketing materials.
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