1968 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

Sedan

2.8L I6

Automatic

10801908264

Clear

Gasoline

Mercedes 280SE. The epitome of style and elegance. Take a virtual test drive below. I acquired this car two days ago as part of a trade. I would love to keep this car, however, I already have too many vehicles so I think it's best to put this one up for adoption. I will be putting more detailed information and photos up in the next couple of days, so please check back often. The title is clear and indicates NON-ACTUAL: WARNING Odometer Discrepancy. This car is in good cosmetic condition for its age. I don't know anything about the history of this car but the dealers advertisement indicates that it was first sold through a dealer in Louisville, KY. The lower portion of the doors and fenders appear to have been repainted but the paint above the chrome strips looks original. The original paint still has a lustrous sheen and a nice patina. The exterior paint color is anthracite grey, code #173. There are some small dings and other imperfections but I have not seen any larger than a dime. There is some rust located on the bottom edge of the left rear quarter panel (I will provide a photo below as soon as possible). The chrome is also generally in good condition with some small dings. There are some small spots that have been covered with touch up paint. The seats, carpet and door panels are red and generally in good condition. The front has non-OEM floor mats protecting the original carpet and floor mats. Some of the plastic coating on the OEM floor mat under the drivers controls is deteriorating.The dashboard has a 1.5 inch (3.9 cm) crack on the dashboard between the instrument cluster and the speaker grill. The tires all match and have an average thread depth of about 7mm. The left front tire has some excessive wear on the outboard edge. All the power windows work but not all of the power window switches work. All lights work. The original radio has been replaced by an aftermarket unit. The original radio is not included. The headliner is in good condition and has some discoloration near the rear view mirror. The steering wheel has some cracks. This car is available for inspection at Xenia, Ohio, United States 45385. Contact me through Ebay if interested in making arrangements. I have not had a chance to do a thorough assessment of the mechanical systems The car starts easily and runs. The only driving I have done in this car was during the making of the video featured above. The power steering has a feel and sound that I relate to low power steering fluid. I have not tried the air condition but the previous owner told me that the A/C works but not well. I have not verified that information myself. At minimum, it may need to have the refrigerant charged. Technical data: (information from wikipedia)280SEL W108.019 01/68 - 04/71 8.250 Engine 2.8 L M130 I6Produced: 1968–1971Units (approx.): 91,000Engine: 6-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mountedBore x Stroke: 86.5 mm (3.4 in) x 78.8 mm (3.1 in)Displacement: 2778 ccMax. Power @ rpm: 160 PS (120 kW; 160 hp) @ 5500Max. Torque @ rpm: 240 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 4250Compression Ratio: 9.5: 1Fuel feed: Bosch injectionFuel tank capacity: 82 L (21.7 US gal; 18.0 imp gal)Cooling: WaterGearbox: 4-speed automaticrear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.92:1Electrical system: 12 voltFront suspension: Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising barRear suspension:: Swing axle, radius arms, coil springsBrakes: Disc brakes (Ø 273 mm (10.7 in) front, 279 mm (11.0 in) rear), power assistedSteering: Recirculating ball steering, manual or servo-assistedBody structure: Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) constructionTyre/Tire sizes: 7.35 H14 or 185 H 14Top speed: 190 km/h (120 mph)Fuel Consumption (estimate): 11 litres per 100 kilometres (26 mpg-imp; 21 mpg-US)Buyers from all countries are encouraged to bid. Of course, the buyer will be responsible for transportation from Ohio, United States, zip code 45385. A $250 deposit is required within 48 hours of the end of auction payable through Paypal. The balance can be paid through cash, money order or wire transfer. The balance must be paid within 7 days of the end of the auction. The car can remain at my location for up to 21 days from the end of the auction. After 21 days, a storage fee of $50 US per day will apply. I have done my best to provide an accurate and complete description. Please note that there may be other issues that I am not aware of. 8/19/20121968 Mercedes-Benz 280SE4 Door SedanNADAguides.com Price Report Original MSRPLow RetailAverage RetailHigh RetailBase Price$6,222$4,050$6,025$8,450TOTAL PRICE$6,222$4,050$6,025$8,450 Trivia: The car used in the motion picture "The Hangover" was basically the same car except a convertible instead of a hardtop . Hangover car shown below: More Trivia: This car is similar to a black 280S that was stolen by James Bond (Roger Moore) from comrades of General Orlov (Steven Berkoff) in East Germany in the 1983 film Octopussy. When its tires were punctured by a trap, Bond famously drove the car along a railway track in pursuit of a train carrying Octopussy's circus across the West/East German border (although the scenes were actually filmed in Cambridgeshire, England), and just before reaching the border Bond managed to jump upon the train just before the car collided head-on with another train and was sent flying into a river. Toy car below is not included. On Aug-20-12 at 12:10:29 PDT, seller added the following information: On Aug-20-12 at 13:40:49 PDT, seller added the following information: The interior wood trim is intact but needs to be refinished. Here is another scene from the Hangover that features the same car only with a convertible top: On Aug-21-12 at 04:17:58 PDT, seller added the following information:

On Aug-21-12 at 04:19:23 PDT, seller added the following information: On Aug-21-12 at 06:41:33 PDT, seller added the following information: I never seem to get tired of taking photos of this car. On Aug-22-12 at 07:44:40 PDT, seller added the following information: