1973 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

280SE 4.5 Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

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Clear

Gasoline

Incredible original condition classic Mercedes sedan. This is the one you have been waiting for! This particular combination was only offered stateside for one model year. It has the 230 BHP 4.5 liter V-8 which has tremendous torque of 278 ft-lbs at 3200 RPM. This engine has five main bearings with aluminum heads and valve covers. This vehicle is very advanced for its time in that it also sports Bosch electronic port fuel injection and solid valve lifters. It has four wheel disc brakes, unibody steel construction, and very nimble handling. It has a three speed automatic transmission. Ten days ago I drove up Canyon Crest following my wife in her 500SL Mercedes. This is a windy steep canyon and it followed her with no problems and ran like a dream. The clock on this car even works. The paint is in fair shape. There isn't a nicer paint and interior color combination around for a classy Mercedes. There are little a paint chips, it has a high quality, high end paint job. There was no cost cutting on this paint job. It is such a great job that it is difficult to tell it has been repainted. The interior is in phenomenal condition. The dash has one small crack. The wood on top of the dash needs refinishing, the rest is in very nice condition. We have the original , jack, and spare. The car starts and drives beautifully. Everything. The car has colom mounted automatic shifter which is unusual. Power windows all work well. The is an orginial working Becker radio was stolden by a would be buyer. Power steering, power brakes, and A/C. The A/C may need a charge. I would gladly drive this car cross country. It has great glass throughout, all clear and perfect. There are original wheel covers. They have a little curb rash. The car body is straight and pristine with correct body gaps and closing. The chrome is unbelievable and looks new. The grill is shiny and perfect. There is no rust. This car is in nicer condition than cars that are two years old. You would have to spend big bucks to restore a vehicle to this level. February, 2009 Automobile Magazine proclaimed this vehicle a collectible classic and offered it high praise. This is a superb example. Do not let it get away! Unlike other collectors who photograph their cars in professionally lighted studios or in Hollywood driveways, I shoot mine in my driveway using nothing other than natural lighting. So what you see is exactly what you get, A gorgeous rare collector's car that will maintain as well as continually go up in value, it’s a great summer classic for budget oriented person. This car will only go up in value. All bidders do a inspection on the car it is avaible for you 7 days a week no need to call just come over. I am selling the car AS IS no warranties expressed or implied. Any questions please feel free to call me @ Cell (909) 282-0785 Home (951) 789-4035 Terms: $2,000 due 24 hrs after auction ends via Pay-pal, balance to be due in full 7 after auction ends via bank wire transfer. Please ask all questions BEFORE bidding by email or phone (909)282-0785 (951) 789-4035 serious buyers only, please. Please don’t waste my time and money. Have money in hand before bidding and approvals from wife and banker. The car is sold as-is with no warranty expressed or implied. A $2,000 non-refundable deposit must be paid via PayPal within 24 hours of auction end. Car must be paid in full within 5 Days (cashier's checks must clear into my account) before I will transfer the title and give possession. Please do not expect to take possession until the financial transaction is complete. Shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer; I will assist your shipper in loading at my convenience. Car must be picked up within 14 days or deposit will be forfeited (I will work with your shipper when they call). Car is for sale locally so I reserve the right to cancel all bids and auction at any time for any reason without warning. Feel free to make an appointment to view the car; the car is located in Riverside CA