Detail Info for: Mercedes-Benz : 200-Series RUST FREE! 1972 MECEDES BENZ 280SEL 4.5 LWB 1 OWNER PRISTINE COND!

Transaction Info

Sold On:
10/05/2010
Price:
$ 12000.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
22000
Location:
LOS ANGELES, CA, 90034
Seller Type:
Private seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1972 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series
Submodel Body Type:
RUST FREE! Sedan
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
10806812005215
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

1972 MERCEDES BENZ 280SEL LONG WHEEL BASE TUNIS BEIGE #46222,000 MILES PRISTINE CONDITIONRARE CLASSIC MERCEDES ORIGINALLY DELIVERED IN PASADENA CALIFORNIA IN 1971 1 OWNER SINCE 1971 ( FAMOUS COMPOSER ) HELLO TO ALL, I HAVE DECIDED TO SELL MY RARE 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 280SEL (TUNIS BEIGE #462) (LONG WHEEL BASE). ORDERED BY A PROMINENT MUSICAL COMPOSER FROM PASADENA CALIFORNIA IN 1971. IT CURRENTLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 23000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN GARAGED KEPT, IT IS RUST FREE AND IN PRISTINE CONDITION! I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR A YEAR NOW AND ENJOYED JUST A FEW LUNCH DRIVES INTO BEVERLY HILLS, CA. IT IS DEFINITELY A KEEPER AND I OWN SEVERAL CLASSICS BUT ITS JUST SITTING IN THE GARAGE. IT IS FULLY EQUIPPED AND DRIVES FANTASTIC. I HAVE INCLUDED AN ABUNDANT AMOUNT OF PICTURES AND A VIDEO PRESENTATION BELOW TO HELP GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET A GOOD LOOK AT THIS PRISTINE MERCEDES CLASSIC. CLICK ON PICTURE TO ENLARGE 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 280SEL THIS BENZ IS IN SPECTACULAR SHAPE, THE BODY IS FREE OF ANY ACCIDENTS AND IS ABSOLUTELY RUST FREE.THE PAINT IS THE #462 TUNIS BEIGE WHICH IS VERY RARE FOR THIS 280SEL MODEL. THIS WAS A SPECIAL ORDER FACTORY UPGRADE COLOR OFFERED IN 1972 BY MERCEDES! THERE WHERE APPROXIMATELY (200) 280'S MADE IN 1972 IN TUNIS BEIGE..THE PAINT IS IN SUPER SHAPE AND IS FREE OF ANY DAMAGE. THIS EXTERIOR IS IN SPECTACULAR SHAPE AND SOLID ALL THE WAY THROUGH. CLICK ON PICTURE TO ENLARGE DASHBOARD FREE OF CRACKING THE INTERIOR IS IN GREAT SHAPE. IT IS COMPLETELY ORIGINAL AND NEVER TOUCHED. THE SEATS ARE NICE AND FIRM AND HAVE NO SIGN OF AGE. THE CARPET IS ALSO IN SUPER SHAPE WITH 2 OR 3 MINOR IMPERFECTIONS THAT ARE TOTALLY UNNOTICEABLE. AS YOU SEE ABOVE THE DASHBOARD IS PERFECT AND THE WOOD STILL HAS A SHINE TO IT. THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW IS NOT FUNCTIONING, IT NEEDS A NEW SWITCH FOR THAT DOOR. OTHER WINDOWS WORK PERFECTLY FINE. ALL OPTIONS WORK AS WELL AS AIR CONDITIONING. I'M SURE IT WILL NEED TO BE CHARGED, I TRIED IT LAST WEEK AND IT BLEW NICE COLD AIR. I HAVE INCLUDED SEVERAL INTERIOR PICTURES AND A VIDEO BELOW. CLICK ON PICTURE TO ENLARGE 1972 MERCEDES 280SEL ENGINE THE ENGINE IN THIS 280SEL IS SUPERB, IT STARTS AT THE FLICK OF THE WRIST, IT IDOLS GREAT AND ACCELERATES AS A 4.5 LITER MERCEDES SHOULD. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS TREMENDOUSLY CLEAN, IT SOUNDS GREAT AND HAS BEEN TREATED VERY GENTLY. IT IS VERY SMOOTH AND POWERFUL. COULD USE AN OIL CHANGE AND MAYBE A LIGHT SPRUCING UP WITH A GOOD FINE TUNING. IT IS FINE AS IT IS AND I WOULD TRUST DRIVING IT CROSS COUNTRY WITH NO PROBLEMS! IT SHIFTS GREAT, BRAKES PERFECTLY FINE, EMERGENCY BRAKE WORKS WELL AND THE TIRES ARE BRAND NEW, SUSPENSION RIDES LIKE ITS ON AIR. I AM VERY CONFIDENT IN THIS ENGINE AND CAR! IT IS A VERY SMOOTH DRIVING CLASSIC V8 MERCEDES! BELOW YOU WILL FIND OVER 50 PICTURES AND A VIDEO PRESENTATION PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO AND LOOK AT THE PICTURES BELOW OVERALL MY MERCEDES IS AMAZING AND I HATE TO GET RID OF IT. IT IS GARAGED NOW AND WILL BE GARAGED UNTIL ITS PICKED UP. THANKS SO MUCH FOR LOOKING AT THE CAR EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON BIDDING. PLEASE ASK AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU WISH. PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS BIDDERS WITH THE FUNDS IN HAND NEED TO BID. ABSOLUTELY NO ZERO FEEDBACK BIDDERS. I AM SELLING MY CAR AS IS NO QUESTIONS ASKED. NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES IN ANYWAY, I STAND BY MY DESCRIPTION. THIS CAR IS ALL ORIGINAL ,TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION IT IS ALMOST 35 YEARS OLD. BUYER MUST MAKE AN IMMEDIATE $500 DEPOSIT THRU PAYPAL AS SOON AS THE AUCTION CLOSES TO CONFIRM THE PURCHASE, IF THE DEPOSIT ISN'T MADE FOR ANY REASON I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SELL IT TO THE NEXT BIDDER, ANY ONE BACKING OUT OF THE DEAL FOR ANY OTHER REASON THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE BY EBAY POLICIES WILL BE FORFEITING THE DEPOSIT MADE. BUYER HAS 4 DAYS TO COMPLETE FULL PAYMENT. AS LONG AS PAYMENT IS MADE, I CAN STORE THE CAR FOR UP TO AND NO MORE THAN 14 DAYS AT NO CHARGE TO THE BUYER, IF YOU PLAN ON WAITING LONGER THAN 14 DAYS TO PICK UP WE SHOULD DISCUSS STORAGE PRIOR TO YOU BIDDING. I WILL ACCEPT CASH IN HAND, A CERTIFIED BANK CHECK OR POSTAL MONEY ORDER TO BE CLEARED PRIOR TO ANYONE TAKING POSSESSION OF MY CAR. ONCE AGAIN THANKS A MILLION FOR LOOKING!

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