1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SEL - Amazing Condition

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Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 280 SEL
Type: Sedan
Trim: 280 SEL 4.5
Year: 1972
Mileage: 29,919
VIN: 10806812005329
Color: Moss Green Metallic
Engine size: 4.5 V8
Number of cylinders: 8
Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Saddle
Vehicle Title: Clear
Location: Anderson, California, United States

Description

The Mercedes-Benz W108 and W109 are luxury cars produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1965 through to 1972 and 1973 in North America only. The line was an update of the predecessor W111 and W112 fintail sedans. The cars were successful in West Germany and in export markets including North America and Southeast Asia. During the seven-year run, a total of 383,361 units were manufactured. Although many critics described the car as a "fintail without the fintails", the vehicle was an amazing success. Mostly, due its simple and square contours, it is not remembered for its looks, though some argue that it was thanks to such design that the car has such a timeless charm, but instead it was very well known for its reliability and durability, as proof of excellent German engineering. Last, but not least, the car ended nearly a full decade of the Ponton family (1953-1962), thanks to which, Mercedes-Benz went from a ruined post-WWII marque to one of European and World leaders in automotive industry. It was succeeded by the W116, a car which brought a new household name for any car, the S-class. Introduce yourself to our amazing 1972 Mercedes 280 SEL. Unbelievable condition for this lifetime Oregon beauty. 15,000 in maintenance receipts since new with serious reconditioning taking place in the mid 90's. Every owner of this vehicle took meticulous care of her with records from Mercedes Dealers and German specialty mechanics. Rockers, quarterpanels, floorsandtrunk are solid anddetailed in the photos below. The door bottoms are likewise clean with open drain holes. All the original manuals and dealer pre-delivery inspectionare included in the sale. With a serious amount of maintenance you can purchase confidently knowing this Benz has been babied and pampered since knew. One repaint in Moss Green metallic was professional and documented. The original factory tool kit and Jack are in the trunk. We are proud to offer this investor/collector quality 1972 Mercedes 280 SEL.
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-MB-Tex Saddle interior (Excellent)

-Engine - 4.5L M117 V8 (Excellent)

-Model 280SEL 4.5

-Chassis Code - W108.068

-Number Built- 8,173

-Production Time - 05/71-11/72

-Everything Works

As Road & Track pointed out in its road test of the 1972-only 280 SEL 4.5, "For its size the car is nimble, and the power steering is fast and has a good feel. It is certainly not a sports car. The body rolls a good amount and the rear wheels jack up at the limit of cornering, but the 280 SEL was not embarrassed on the handling course nor on the skid pad." They also praised the four-wheel disc brakes and concluded that "The driving position is right, the controls are right, the brakes are right, the handling is right, and now the performance is right."

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