The 280SL is a very sought after and rare Classic Car, and was the epitome of luxury and decadence in the late 60's and 70's when it was the car to own for the Rich and Famous. Famous owners included;
John Lennon, Colin Powell (US Secretary of State), Tina Turner, Charlton Heston, Audrey Hepburn, John Travolta, Sir Stirling Moss, John Glenn (U.S Astronaught), Juan Fangio, David Coultard, Peter Ustinov, Prescilla Presley, Jennifer Aniston, Sophie Loren, Kate Moss, Tom Conti, just to mention a few.
This list of owners really does highlight the desirability of this very high profile car, and to drive one today evokes a real sense of occasion, as there really is nothing like them in the world.