1972 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

280SE 4.5 Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

10806712013882

Gasoline

Classic 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5- D-Jetronic Fuel-injected SOHC 4.5L V8. Vented front disc brakes and rear disc brakes on this top of the line Mercedes model. - Dark Red (542) with tan leather interior - VIN: 10806712013882 Engine: 117984-12-014047You are bidding on a well maintained classic Mercedes-Benz in outstanding original condition. This vehicle is ready for you to enjoy now as I have completed the necessary maintenance to safely and reliably enjoy this classic car immediately. Engine fires up immediately, brakes solid, smooth transmission, and the timeless over-engineeered Mercedes-Benz quality is ready for you to admire. No loose suspension items, or rattles over bumps, or pulling left or right during hard braking, this car runs and drives solid just like it should. I will let the pictures speak for themselves and you will see how this classic Mercedes has been well maintained by all previous owners. Vehicle comes with a comprehensive recent service history. Note: vehicle was purchased about 1 year ago with broken odometer, clear service record history up to odometer failure (in 2008) indicating 1-2k mileage with dead odometer, I have the receipt from Palo Alto Speedometer showing repair of odometer at 94,544 miles on August 16, 2011. 2011 maintenance items during my ownership (w/parts & service receipts) - all rubber brake lines replaced - full 4 corner brake fluid flush- differential oil change- engine oil and filter change- all instrument panel light bulbs changed- instrument panel potentiometer replaced- odometer repaired by Palo Alto Speedometer- all Zerk fittings greased @ 94,543 2008 service document- New brake booster & brake master cylinder- p/s pump re-seal- front & rear brake caliper rebuild- new brake pads on all 4 corners@93,686 miles service document- transmission fluid flush & new trans filter kit- new exhaust manifold 117-140-00-09 and seals,gaskets- power steering fluid flush & filter- coolant system flush - Complete tune - up, new cap/rotor/plugs/wires/points - new subframe mounts 108-330-02-75- new engine mounts 111-220-00-17@91,445 miles service document- 4 new tires, Michelin MX4s @86,755 miles service document - new shocks installed Critical items on this vehicle that are in good shape:- fuel lines- engine & subframe rubber mounts- flex disc in driveline- door seals are in good shape for car's age - you can drive this car in the rain or pressure wash with no leaks- heating system & levers & especially the squirrel cage heater blower work properly on this car- visual check shows new belts and hoses- clean rust free body, clean rockers, no rust in known weak points of car, I have provided photo below of one area of surface rust behind left front wheel- rear suspension hydraulic compensator changed over to a spring (known weak point & fix on this car completed) Items that do NOT work on this vehicle:- air conditioning system does not work, interior blower fan is working- front speakers are dead, originals need to be replaced (beautiful working Becker Europa radio & pop-up Hirsch antenna) - right turn signal does not hold and then release upon completion of turn- 39 year old vehicle, approaching 100,000 miles, she drips some oil, put a piece of cardboard under the car in your garage, and enjoy the vehicle- please note detailed photos of cosmetic trouble spots as well shown belowCar comes with very clean car cover, original owner's manuals, delivery documentation, Becker radio manual, Mercedes glove box parts booklet with exploded view of all parts/systems, and most importantly recent service records and some from the 80s.