1972 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

That said, all you really need to know is this: in 1972, the engine swapping came to a head. That year, Stuttgart gifted the short-wheelbase, four-door W108 with V-8 power - a 230-hp, 4.5-liter unit derived from the 3.5-liter engine first seen in the 1970 280SE coupe and convertible. This combination, sold stateside for only one model year, offered the best of both worlds, pairing the nimble chassis of the short-wheelbase model with some of the thrust of the 300-hp, long-wheelbase, $15,000 300SEL 6.3. What once was a plodding, low-powered autobahn cruiser had morphed into a torque-packed sport sedan with all-day-long, 125-mph legs On modern roads, surrounded by modern cars, a 4.5-liter 280SE is something of an enigma. It's that rarest of beasts - a big, old sedan that simply doesn't feel that old. The light, stiff doors shut with an endlessly solid, safelike whong that echoes a little through the interior. The fuel-injected V-8 lights off after a moment of cranking and then settles down to a smooth, almost imperceptible idle. Switches and latches feel heavy and substantial; the dash-mounted, key-shaped headlight switch chunks into position like a household circuit breaker. The stark interior is an exercise in restraint, a sparse combination of short-loop carpet, thin pillars, and unapologetically simple, well-trimmed surfaces.It's an odd reminder that the word "luxury" once meant something very different to Europeans - it was more of a mind-set about build quality than an endless supply of deep-pile carpet and butt-massaging seats. This example: This is a 2 owner example that was first sold in Beverly Hills CA and owned and maintained there for several years where it spent its time being pampered and going to lunches at top establishments. After living there it moved with its owner to Nevada to escape the rat race of LA. It continued to be the gem of the collection. Nestled with other great German cars this one shines over and over again. Others come and go but the blue beauty stays... With such low miles and such high up keep this car is ready for anything. Its runs so smoothly and stops as gracefully. The interior is perfect, the dash has no cracks. The original Becker radio adorns the dash right above the factory A/C (that works).. The seats and headliner are as good as they get. Not sure if you looked at the engine? If so you will notice how clean it is. No leaks and surely no issues! Take a gander.... The transmission, now there is the one thing we need to talk about.... It shifts so smoothly you will not believe. No leaks, No drama! Everything on this car is super solid and ready to go. Please take the time to contact me and ask any questions, do not be shy! Thank you for looking and happy bidding ** the car is being sold as is where is we are talking about a vintage automobile so it isvery very hard for me to describe every little detail regarding this vehicle soI highly recommend please ask all questions before bidding seller won't be held liable for anymisrepresentations once this auction is over you will own this vehicle so pleaseask all questions you need to before making any bid. Thank you for looking!!!