1972 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

280SEL 4.5 Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

10806812018281

Gasoline

Mercedes Benz 280SEL 4.5 V8 This is a project car/restoration project. Looks good overall for its age with some original paint and generally shiny over-all but has rust issues. Engine runs but brakes need work. Does not drive so you need to have it transported. The interior of the car is very original and is in stunning condition. Excellent seats, door trims, carpet, head-liner, console, dash, dash-pad, steering wheel without rips, tears, wear, holes or stains . Quite amazing really. The wood on the dash is perfect - only the wood at the base of the windshield needs redoing. Still has original factory fitted Becker radio which is probably worth some $150 in its own right. Car has its original operating manual and service books with documented & stamped maintenance for its early years! The cars has been in storage for several years as a "pending project" but I never got round to doing it. It will need a thorough going-over to be made roadworthy. I did fit a relatively new battery a few months ago. Fix the brakes and drive her as-is or do a full body repair and repaint and have yourself a $15,000 example. Either way - a good project being offered WITHOUT reserve. If you want to buy the car without waiting for the auction to end, simply message me with an offer and if acceptable, I can change it to a "buy it now". Please note that the title is being processed with DMV. In this state, titles can take a few weeks to process so you will need to be patient until it arrives. Please do not bid if you cannot. I have a copy of the processed title to prove one exists and is in order. Timing shouldn't be an issue as you will need to restore before licensing in any event. The car is being sold "as-is" with no warranty or representations whatsoever. This is a project car and may have various mechanical, body, cosmetic and other issues requiring attention so there can be no surprises to the purchaser. If you are unsure, ask before bidding. Immediate $500 PayPal deposit req'd with balance within 7 days. This Mercedes is part of a private collection. I have fun in collecting and restoring them. However, auctions are not a game so when you place a bid or offer, and you are the winning bidder; please understand you have entered a binding contract to buy the car. You have not secured a “hold” on the car until you inspect it or get your finance together (or any other issue). When you win the auction, you own the car subject to paying for it within the required time. A non-refundable $500 deposit will be required within 24 hours of the close of the auction and payable by PayPal. The balance of funds are required within 7 days of the close of the auction and must be provided by cashier’s check, cash or bank wire. I cannot accept PayPal for the balance unless you are willing to meet the cost of transfer fees. Full payment must be made (and payments cleared) before the title and/or the vehicle is released. If all the funds are not received as indicated above, I reserve the right the keep the deposit and resell the vehicle by re-listing or to another bidder. I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements on a worldwide basis but the winning bidder takes full responsibility for pickup and/or shipping and at his cost. As this car is advertised locally I reserve the right to cancel all bids and end the auction at anytime. As a collector and experienced restorer of classic cars, I am very familiar with the issues that go hand in hand with an old car and buyers must understand this. Especially with an unrestored car such as this one. For this reason it is necessary for the following condition: The vehicle is being sold "as-is/where-is" with no warranty expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are made with reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair assessment and accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller shall not be responsible for errors in description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, unforeseen imperfection, defect or damage. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects at the buyer’s request prior to the close of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. I can hold the vehicle up to 14 days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will not bear any responsibility for any costs including storage, transportation, or repair after the close of the auction. This car is inoperative and so you cannot drive it. You will need to transport it. PLEASE; IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, DO NOT BID.