Green with envy: ’70 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Back in the late ‘50s, Mercedes-Benz faced a dilemma. The powerful 300 SL was selling to the Uber-wealthy and represented the leading edge in technology at the time. The 190SL however, was lacking in performance and that wouldn’t do. So they set out to develop a new car that would fill the gap. The original concept was delayed because of new, emerging technologies under development. The new car would be based on a W111 Fintail chassis, shortened 11 inches and incorporate the new technology from the W112 under development. Voila! Read More
One can debate whether you buy a car with a solid body and weak mechanicals or the other way around. We like to get it both ways and that is what we believe we have here – a solid, unmolested, 51,000 mile FJ and in a nice minty green. Now those 51,000 miles could have been spent crossing the Rubicon or plowing a gas station, but we think that is not the case here. It probably has the 3.8 liter F engine with 105 horse but it could be the 125 horse version too. So check it out. Just look at the photos on our site and journey over to the listing for more. It is the real deal. 
We must confess that our adoration for all things Alfa-Romeo is palpable. We’ve owned a step-nose Junior and currently own a ’79 Spider Veloce. The Milano however has been completely off our radar screen. Until now. Then we ask the question, why are all the nice cars in California? And why do we live in the Northeast? You know the place that eats cars for breakfast. But now we get the Milano. It is an Alfa you can share with your friends. No, we don’t mean you throw them the keys, we mean you invite them to come along with you. Then all of you can enjoy the siren song of an Alfa 3.0 liter V-6 playing notes through a Stebro exhaust. And the balance of these Milanos…perfecto! We’ve heard good things about the enthusiasts at Ferrari of Seattle and since this Milano has been in their care, it deserves consideration. $13,900 is the price and you can read more details by
