A coupé like a bespoke suit made of sheet metal If any car deserves the term "well-tempered ," it's this 1977 280 SLC. It looks almost like a freshly ironed favorite Sunday shirt: 61,000 verifiable kilometers, evident upon closer inspection of its many details. The car presents itself in a condition that truly deserves the rare attribute of "unspoiled substance"—free of any signs of modifications, free of cosmetic white lies, and with a complete service history. The sheet metal is perfectly straight, the panel gaps – measured back then without lasers, but already astonishingly precise straight off the assembly line – could serve as a benchmark. Inside, there's that refined Mercedes atmosphere that contributed to the quiet cultivation of German craftsmanship in the 1970s: wood veneer without any off-gassing, upholstery without any signs of sagging, carpets without the usual faded sun wear. An interior that isn't "old," but simply good . Technology & Heartbeat Beneath the elongated hood lies the tried-and-tested M110 inline six-cylinder engine – the very engine that can almost be considered a monument today. Anyone who starts it immediately notices the feedback from the engine compartment. The 185 hp doesn't seem spectacular, but it's powerful, honest, and reliable despite its high-revving sports engine character. This is how Mercedes understood performance back then: without drama, with a broad, usable rev range, effortlessly, and with a soundscape more reminiscent of a well-maintained clockwork mechanism than combustion. The complete service history guarantees that all the usual suspects – timing chain tensioner, valve clearance, fuel injection system – haven't fallen into a state of romantic neglect, but have received regular attention. In short: technically, it's a car you don't have to pray about before starting in the morning. Brief driving report – Coupé in largely preserved condition Activating the turn signal (with that bone-dry precision that modern vehicles can only emulate in software) and pulling away, the SLC immediately demonstrates how much comfort can be salvaged from a time when chassis were still tuned by people who actually drove cars. The car glides, but doesn't float; the suspension is smooth yet firm – and it conveys a road impression like that projected onto tracing paper: clear, not hectic, but honest. The M110 engine begins its work quietly, building up a refined surge of power from mid-range revs that transforms the coupé into a long-distance cruiser. Not a sports car in the modern sense, but a vehicle that calmly wraps every kilometer in a sonorous, pleasing sound. The steering – power-assisted, but not overly sensitive – serves as a reminder that you're driving a real car, not a smartphone on wheels. At 100 km/h, the car handles like it's on rails; at 140 km/h, like a slightly faster rail; beyond that, like a rail that's fully aware of its manufacturer's solidity. Noise? Mainly the wind, politely asking if it may join in. Conclusion This 280 SLC isn't a classic car you have to own because it's rare. You want to own it because it's good. An honest, well-maintained, and technically remarkably modern representative of Mercedes-Benz's great coupé heritage – with charm, character, and that understated elegance that nowadays has to be expensively simulated. A vehicle that quietly says, "Sit down, I'll do it," as it starts moving. Our best recommendations for this magnificent coupé Your dls team For further details about this vehicle, please contact us or arrange a viewing appointment. This advertisement does not constitute an offer as defined in §145 of the German Civil Code (BGB). Rather, it is information for initiating a contract. The information provided here is without guarantee and therefore does not constitute any warranted characteristics. The seller is not liable for errors, typos, or data transmission errors. Subject to prior sale.