1972 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

280 SE 4.5 Sedan

4.5 V8

Automatic

108.067-12-011285

Clear

Gasoline

1972 MERCEDES 280 SE 4.5· THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS· IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN ORIGINAL 280 SE, YOU WON’T FIND A NICER ONE ANYWHERE! · Always Garaged· Incredible Original Condition· Looks Like New—See the incredible pictures· Ice Cold A/C and Original Becker Radio· Best Preserved Mercedes 280 SE 4.5 You Will Ever Find· Eight Cylinder 4.5 Liter Engine· CALL STEVE @ 646-335-2871 OR EMAIL: Stevebrandis1@gmail.com WITH QUESTIONS OR OFFERS This car is far and away one of the nicest original Mercedes 280 SE 4.5’s in existence. Most of these cars made it only to the junk heap, but this car was lovingly cared for all of its life. I purchased this car from the agent acting for the second owner. It spent most of its life in a climate controlled garage in California and was kept in impeccable mechanical and cosmetic condition. I can make you a promise: you’ll never pass another 280 Mercedes on the road that is in better condition than this one. I’ve seen and owned a lot of 280 SE 4.5’s and have never seen a better one. This car is a stunning specimen. It is one the nicest 42 year old cars of any kind that you will ever see. The paint on the car is a beautiful cream color, is mostly original, and still has a high sheen. It even feels ‘silky’ to the touch. The interior (which is hard to tell from new) is a spectacular saddle color. The color combination causes oohs and ahs everywhere it goes. This car has drawn incredible attention at local shows in the time I have owned it. Last month, a film crew for the TV show “The Garage” filmed a segment on this Mercedes (which was picked out of 100 cars at a local car show) because of its condition and originality. It could easily win a preservation award at a national show. The interior of the car is completely original. It is a 42 year old interior that is as close to new as I have ever seen. People are always commenting on how unusual and striking the color combination looks. The door panels and arm rests are original and are exquisite. They are the best original door panels that I have seen on a car of this vintage. There is not a mark on any of the 4 door panels. The seats are near perfect. The headliner and sun visors are original and are absolutely beautiful. This car has one of the most unusual and beautiful dashboards ever made, and it is in excellent condition. I HAVE NEVER SEEN BETTER DASHBOARD WOOD ON A MERCEDES 280 SE 4.5: NO cracks, NO fading, NO discoloration. The chrome parts of the dash look close to new. It just doesn’t get any nicer in a car of this vintage. The car runs superbly. The car is equipped with an extremely powerful 4.5 liter, 230 horsepower engine. The engine is extremely quiet and purrs as it travels down the road at 70 mph. This is one of the best engines ever made by Mercedes and still has most of its life still in front of it. The 6.3 Mercedes was the fastest production car made in 1972, and the 4.5 was not far behind in speed. This is a wide car and could really seat 6 people comfortably and could hold another 3 lying side by side in the trunk for those of you that still try to sneak extra people into the Drive-in. Please check out all the close-up photos and look particularly down the sides of this car. It is as straight as an arrow. This is an original, absolutely straight, no-rust car. It has a completely original trunk with beautiful original floors and the nicest original trunk mat that you will ever find in a 42 year old car. The engine compartment is excellent and up to show standards. This Mercedes was maintained so well you can't believe that it is 42 years old. The chrome on the car shines bright and it looks great. However, it is not perfect because it is original and is 42 years old. The overall bright work on the car is very, very good, with no pitting on the chrome or pot metal. This car would score well at a local show or a National Show. It’s that nice. The brakes have been completely redone and the radial tires are like new. The wheel covers are perfect. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ This vehicle is being sold without a warranty; it is sold AS IS and WHERE IS. The description above is for informational and narrative purposes only. Bidders and prospective purchasers are cautioned to conduct their own due diligence, including a physical inspection in person or through a qualified third party inspector or appraiser, before contemplating a purchase or making a bid on this vehicle. In fact, I would welcome such an inspection, and will make every effort to make the above described vehicle available at a time convenient to the perspective purchaser or their agents. Please be sure you have the ability to send a $2,000 non-refundable deposit within 24 hours if you are the winning bidder and be able to pay the balance within 7 days of the auction close. Wire transfer preferred, but cashier’s check is fine. However, neither the car nor the title will be released until the check (or wire transfer) clears my account. 1972 Mercedes 280 SE 4.5 click to enlarge