1972 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

108.068-12-002052

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Chassis # 108.068-12-002052 (2052 out of 8173 total for the 280SEL 4.5 Model) Information regarding the production numbers of various W108 Chassis' can be found on page 21 of the link below. http://act.mercedes-benz-clubs.com/documents/Model,%20Chassis,%20Engine%20Guide%201946-1996.pdf Model: 280SEL 4.5 Engine: M117 V8, 3-Speed Column mounted automatic transmission Build Date: 6/71 Mileage: Shows 21,304 on 5 Digit Odometer and actual milage is believed to be 121,304 Options:Color: 181 Hellbeige / Light Beige 246 - Heated Rear Glass 466 - Central Locking 491 - USA Version 513 - Becker Radio, Europa Stereo, USA 589 - Air conditioner/Electric Windows Condition:-Car runs and drives-Transmission shifts fine through all gears-Paint is very glossy and it all original-Car wears all original body colored hub caps on OEM steel wheels.-No accidents and has very tight panel gaps all the way around-Chrome is good shape with no pitting or flaking, although trim does have a few dents-Passenger side rear door is stuck closed-All electric windows are functional-Becker headunit does turn on but is not completely functional but is in all original condition-Dash is PERFECT (very rare to find)-Car is equipped with air conditioning although it does not appear to be converted to R134A-Heater does work-Rear defroster works as well-Seats are leather and not MB-Tex and are in good original condition-All glass is original except the front windshield-Retains original trunk mat-No rust on the trunk and most typical w108 spots-Wheel wells are clean and only have very light surface rust-Undercarriage is fairly clean -Front calipers were recently swapped over from another W108 4.5 as the original calipers were seized and fresh brake fluid was installed.-Coolant was flushed-Floor pans are clean and not rusty (can be seen in video)-Car does not leak any water in interior or trunk Cons:-Car does rust through spots at front rockers-Small rust bubble on passenger rear lower valence-Passenger side exhaust manifold does appear to have an exhaust leak and the loud clacking noise that can be heard in the video listed below-Passenger rear door has a dent that can be seen in the video but can be removed via paintless dent repair-Passenger rear door is stuck closed-Gas pedal can stick at times-Adjustment levers on HVAC unit are broken and can be seen in pictures Additional Parts:-Additional grill is included (The grill currently installed on the car is a spare as the original grill has a small dent in the middle-Only original document that I have that will be included with the car is the original becker radio manual Videos:Walk around video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivFFp7fT93Q Cold start/Driving video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Y-lJDej_k Car is located in Seattle, WA. I can assist with arranging shipment for the new buyer. Bidders with no feedback must contact me prior to bidding. Winning bidder must pay $500 deposit within after the auction ends and must pay the full balance with 5 business days.