1972 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

280SE Sedan

6 CYL

Automatic

10801812097879

Clear

Gasoline

A TRUE COLLECTIBLENo Reserve Auction The 1972 Mercedes Benz 280SE is know as W108 series and it truly represents a milestone in Mercedes history in pioneering many innovative safety features that have now become commonplace. Protected fuel tank placement, crumple zones, and carefully engineered interior padding were integrated in the design from the outset, and helped make the S-Class some of the safest cars on the road.This garaged 280 SE 6cyl. Shows remarkable care given by a true to class Mercedes owner wanting the best and dedicated to keeping it that way. This Renown Mercedes S-Class has timeless style and unmatched luxury with the bonus of a gas miser economical 6 cylinder engine built tough by Mercedes for prolonged use. There are many years of great driving left for you to enjoy. Completely serviced ready to drive anywhere. Records and receipts available. Sold new in 1972 by Phil Smart Mercedes in Seattle to a very high profile family. Basically this is a one owner Mercedes because the sale was within the same family/ friends. Placed in storage for health reasons with 4,000 miles on it and taken out in 1976. Spent most of its life in California and Seattle transported back and forth in an enclosed truck. No visible rust anywhere especially undercarriage and above wheel wells. You would be proud to give anyone a ride. The interior is that of a new Mercedes. This Mercedes listed here is probably the greatest value of any car built by Mercedes engineers. Slightly less than 275,000 examples of the six cylinder S-Class Mercedes-Benz were produced from 1972 to 1980. This 1972 Mercedes 280 SE is equipped with a 2.8-liter in-line six-cylinder engine with a 3.41-inch bore and 3.1-inch stroke. It came with fuel injection and a 9.5-to-1 compression ratio to develop 160 horsepower and 165 foot-pounds of torque. This 2.8-liter straight-six engine could reach 0 to 60 mph in 10.6 seconds and the quarter mile in 17.9 seconds. Its top speed was 118 to 126 mph. Very well maintained with service records and manuals. All gauges, speedometer, heater,power windows, locks and A/C in working order. For additional information call 949-672-8035