Vehicle Details
- Year: 1973
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: 280SEL
- VIN: 10806812017416
- Mileage Shown: 90,498mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Silver
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Glen Head, NY 11545
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0058947
A predecessor to the S-Class, the Mercedes-Benz W108/W109 series was offered as Mercedes’ flagship full-size luxury car from 1965 until 1973. Finished in silver metallic over Cognac MB-Tex upholstery, this final-year 280 SEL 4.5 represents the top-range W108 model featuring a long-wheelbase chassis and a 4.5-liter V8 engine. Equipment also includes 14" Bundt wheels, power windows, air conditioning, a sliding sunroof, and much more. Acquired by the current owner approximately three years ago, this SEL is now being offered for auction out of New York. Click here to view the previous PCARMARKET listing.
This W108 was refinished in the current silver metallic color from its original shade of Dark Red (542G) under prior ownership. Equipment includes quad headlamps, a chrome driver’s side mirror, stainless steel tailpipes, a fender-mounted antenna, and chromed trim for the bumpers, front grille, window surrounds, and body moldings. The car rides on chrome 14” Bundt wheels with Kelly Edge A/S tires. The seller notes that the paintwork was completed with glass and doors removed, and the finish remains in very good overall condition, apart from some minor imperfections near the driver’s door handle. The undercarriage is also said to have been thoroughly cleaned and treated with a sealant. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin is appointed with Cognac MB-Tex upholstery and matching carpets complemented by wood veneers on the dashboard and center console. Accessories include a black two-spoke steering wheel, power windows, three-point front seatbelts, rear lap belts, a heater, an under-dash air conditioning system, a sliding sunroof, a locking glovebox, a quartz clock, seatback storage nets, and a vintage stereo.
This W108 is equipped with an overhead-cam 4.5-liter M117 V8 engine featuring Bosch fuel injection and an output of up to 198 HP and 264 lb.-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven by way of a 3-speed automatic transmission. The car also comes equipped with power steering and power-assisted disc brakes at each corner. There are no outstanding service items reported at this time.
This sale will include owner’s manuals, a toolkit, a spare tire, some documentation, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: "Thank you for visiting my auction. I owned the car for over 3 years and stored it in a garage. All maintenance is up to date. The car is completely stock with a brand new set of tires."
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Bid in the amount of $6,500