A berry fine Mercedes 280 SL is revealed in Texas after a $70,000 makeover

A Texas museum is showcasing a Mercedes 280 SL that is a far cry from its original form.

Not only has the exterior been changed, but the car’s transmission was also upgraded to a manual beast.

A relic from the 1970s, this car is certainly a rare find.

Plus, it only has 87,000 miles on the odometer, too.

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This special Mercedes 280 SL was revealed

Mercedes is considered the oldest car brand in the world, and one of the most luxurious too, thanks to its fleet of high-spec vehicles.

But, get ready to be more impressed than ever before, as this berry colored 280 SL will leave you in awe.

Revealed in Texas, the car has received a whopping $70,000 in upgrades and bears a completely different look from its original form.

The car was originally finished in ‘Silver Metallic with an Anthracite Grey hardtop’, but now the ‘Strawberry’ color tells a different story wth those beautiful, deep red metallic hues.

But that’s not all that the car has to offer.

Other elements of the $70,000 worth of changes include a Tremec five-speed manual gearbox, a braking system with new pads and lines, and even a Becker Europa stereo, among others.

The berry colored Mercedes is powered by a resealed 2.8-liter M130 inline-six engine.

“With disc brakes at all four corners, a rev-happy 7k-rpm tachometer, and the rare pairing of a manual gearbox in a car traditionally equipped with automatics, this 280SL stands out as both a collector’s piece and a driver’s delight,” stated the press release.

You can view the car for yourself after its overhaul

After the tens of thousands of dollars worth of upgrades to the Mercedes, it’s actually on display in a Texas museum.

The DFW Car and Toy Museum is set to feature the upgraded SL as part of The Ron Sturgeon Collection.

“This 280SL captures the best of both worlds – classic Mercedes design and modern drivability,” DFW Car and Toy Museum founder Ron Sturgeon said.

Other Mercedes-Benz models have been unearthed in recent times, too, like this 1982 Mercedes 500SL that emerged after 40 years.

And don’t forget this 300 SL Roadster that didn’t see the light for over five decades.

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