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$22,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Price:
$22,000
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Location:
Morgantown, PA
Description:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan The W108 is a line of Mercedes-Benz automobiles introduced in 1965,and included the straight 6 M129 engine, squarish looks, stackedheadlights, a nonintegrated front grille, and double stacked bumperconfiguration. Mercedes-Benz's of this era are often aligned withthe phrase "built like a tank" and not unlike a double hulled ship,these cars were built to last. Some say there is no sound like thethud of a vintage Mercedes door closing. For consignment, a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE that has always beengarage kept according to our consignor who believes he may be onlythe third owner of this car. Between '67 and '72, 91,051 280SE'swere produced, bested only by the 280S trim with 93,666 units inthe same time period. ExteriorOur stately car presents in a dark green hue and its stacked doubleheadlights are consistent with the cars decidedly upright stance.Tall pillars create big windows that form a square cabin oversquare haunches and abruptly angled ends. A long, flat trunk lidleads to diminutive tail lights, and it would be a few years beforethe lights grew to their wide, tri-colored configuration. A midpanel trim piece goes from the headlights down the length of thecar and around the trunk to connect with the other side is a subtleyet substantial design element. All of the chrome and polishedmetal, including that trim piece and window frames are in fantasticcondition on the car and evidence of a pampered, indoor existence.The regal grille rises and allows the hood to bend and conform toits shape with lovely, curved steel and amber driving lights popwith color. On the corners 14-inch wheels wear a large Mercedesstar. Imperfections include bubbling in several low areas, a fewminor scratches, and some peeling paint on a panel corner edge. InteriorBeautiful textured Cognac leather dresses the doors withunmistakable Mercedes quality. These are luxurious materials androbust hardware, and we haven't even gotten in the car yet! Theample front bucket seats are also coated in quality leather withvertical stitching and world renowned headrests. The back bench isslightly contoured for occupants which makes them a bit morecomfortable than your average car, and there's seating for three inthe back or two with a fold down armrest in the center. A handsomesteering wheel with a substantial horn ring shares the column withthe shifter and leads to a gauge cluster that rises above the wooddashboard. VDO gauges offer clear information while the AM/FM radioand A/C controls, framed in a chrome plate, are set in the wooddash for a gorgeous presentation. Below that, vents through amolded plastic tunnel that rises from the transmission hump. Thepassenger can also feel relaxed as wood dominates their view of thedash in front of them, as if designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Brownloop carpet below is in excellent condition and so is theperforated headliner above, complete with handles for eachoccupant, a small dome light, and visors. The trunk is lined with arough cut piece of weaved carpet and houses a tool kit. DrivetrainUnder the hood we find the 2.8 liter inline 6 with driver qualityesthetics and rated at 180 horsepower. It is fuel injected withBosch Mechanical Fuel Injection system onboard. A Daimler Benz4-speed automatic transmission moves the car and sends power to therear axle and 3.69 gears. As a high end car, power disc brakes aresupplied in the front and the back. UndercarriageThere's grease. There's surface rust. There's some oil where youmight expect to find leaks. Much of the oil looks residual andwe're not seeing actual drops. The right rear caliper or axle sealmight actually be leaking as well. It's driver quality under hereand maybe it just needs a good scrub to get a lifetime of usagecleaned up a bit. It has dual exhaust which meet at a stock stylemuffler and then exist as twins out the back via chrome tips. Coilsprings are found up front and semi-trailing arm, coil springs, anda transverse coil spring is in place to work in conjunction withthe swing axle, a configuration first used in the 1960 220SE. Drive-AbilityTHUD goes the door as we step into the car like we're stepping intoa bubble bath. Enveloped in leather and wood does things to aperson and for some, has a calming effect. But we don't rest on ourlaurels, we have a job to do! The car starts without issue androlls cleanly onto the test loop in fine style and with plenty ofpower at hand. Shifts are smooth, tracking is straight, and turnsare tight but have more roll than an SL would. Still, this is thelap of luxury and a true driving machine, (sorry, BMW).Operationally only the A/C and heater blower don't work but allother functions do. While Classic Auto Mall represents that thesefunctions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannotguarantee these functions will be working at the time of yourpurchase. Regal, upright, and of high quality even 54 years later, there isnothing quite like a vintage Mercedes sedan and the fantasticallyclean topside of this car deserves to continue its lifelong streakof being garaged. And of course, you won't be alone in yourendeavors. There are numerous national clubs that are all aboutvintage Mercedes and other German cars. Regardless of your need ornot for a new social circle, just being alone with this car isenough satisfaction. She is a solid beauty. Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic andcollectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climatecontrolled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classicand collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of theI-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visitwww.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-XXXX. Contact usanytime for more information or to come see the vehicle inperson. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, andwe do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with hostStewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trendsin consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities andautomotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tunein each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoylistening. You can also watch on YouTube!
Transmission:
Automatic Transmission
For sale by:
Dealer
Features:
AM/FM Stereo Radio, Front Bucket Seats
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