1971 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

Sedan

V8

Automatic

10806712009753

Clear

Gasolibe

Rust free California carWith a clean title and current registrationThe car runs and drives wellThe engine was overhauled a year agoAnd the car has been used occasionally since then. The chrome glass and body are all in niceCondition with no damage and a very straight body that has no door dings present The tires are Pirelli and are new as well asThe shock absorbers. The dashboard wood needs refinishing and one piece around thePassenger air vent is frayed & needs replacingThe leather is in good condition however the driversDoor card shows some wear. The carpet is also original and inGood overall condition On Mar-27-14 at 22:26:21 PDT, seller added the following information: Some information about the engine rebuild, itWas complete including timing chain, tensioners, rings,The heads were redone, crankshaft and camshafts machined,Water pump replaced, injectors cleaned and pressure testedAnd then the engine was put together by hand.It has great power especially at highway speedsAnd the car can be driven aggressively sinceThe chassis is so tight...you can tell immediatelyYou can drive with confidence in this 4.5 Since rebuild the car has travelled less than 200 milesAnd is a blast to drive. As the suspension on this lowMiles car has new shocks and Pirelli tires it ridesSmoothly and is very firm. The way this car handles,Rides and can be tossed I to curves is just remarkable. Take your hands off the steering wheel on the freewayAt 70 and it's dead straight ahead. The car shows no signs of ever being hit,The undercarriage is completely original and undamagedAnd the rockers, fender wells and even the bumper mountsAre as original. The alternator has been rebuilt,The ECU is newTires are newShocks are newChrome is perfectGlass is perfectNot even 1 door dingNo wrinkles in body panels A wonderfully fun car to drive that gets attentionAnd would make a very very easy restorationTo show quality Price what perfect 4.5's are valued at and more importantlyLook at 300SEL 6,3's are selling for. These W108Sedans are superb drivers, are beautiful, areDependable and get attention whereverThey go. On Mar-29-14 at 00:09:42 PDT, seller added the following information: Reserve price droppedOn Mar-29-14 at 20:59:55 PDT, seller added the following information: Just to make it clear about the condition of this car It has never been hit, never been rusted, has been in California Since new and it feels like a 5 year old car not a 43 year old car. I put a very reasonable reserve on the car and it is also for sale off ebay And will be subject to prior sale and listing cancellation when sold If you would like to make a realistic offer outright I may consider accepting and Ending the auction but please don't email me asking the best price I can do, after all this Is an auction not craigslist. Feel free to snl any questions