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1971 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (W108), rust-free, no welding work, original two-tone, Matching Numbers, history

$39,183
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Private seller

Description

280 SE (W108) with **original **two-tone paint from the factory (UT 467 sand beige metallic, OT 040 black) with black leather interior (Code 241). According to issue No. 70 of the magazine "Mercedes-Benz Classic" from January 2025, in which the car is mentioned (page 86), in 1971 only 1% of all new Mercedes cars were delivered in two-tone paint. First registration on 23.04.1971 in Cannes (Southern France), therefore the car has never seen snow or road salt! No rust, no welding work! No accidents - all body lines as from the factory! The original leather is soft and shows only minimal signs of use, all chrome parts as well as the wooden parts are in beautiful condition. Anyone familiar with the W108/109 series knows how rare such an overall condition is!

All engine components of the car have "matching numbers" according to the data card. Complete onboard folder, almost fully documented service booklet with 26 (!) service stamps - accordingly, the car currently has just under 150,000 km original mileage. The car has been COMPREHENSIVELY invested in over the past years, including the following maintenance and repair work documented with invoices (total investments of nearly 20,000 euros since 2014):

2014: - Fuel tank NEW

2015: - Complete repaint in original color except for the roof (invoice amount over 5,000 euros)

  • New exhaust middle and rear silencer

  • Injection pump set on test bench (BOSCH service)

  • Fuel pump and water pump NEW

  • Wheel alignment adjusted

2023: - Swing arm (Hydromat) overhauled at ZF (invoice amount 1,000 euros, warranty until July 2026)

  • 4 shock absorbers BILSTEIN NEW

  • 4 brake discs, pads and hoses NEW, front handbrake cable NEW, rear brake calipers NEW

  • Front brake calipers overhauled

  • Front wheel bearings NEW

  • Clutch hoses NEW

  • All V-belts, air filter, servo filter, fuel filter, as well as various small parts NEW

2024: - Spark plugs, breaker points, condenser, distributor cap with rotor NEW

  • Thermostat NEW

  • Speedometer cable NEW

2025: - VARTA battery NEW

  • Ignition coil NEW

All documents regarding invoices and the history are clearly compiled in a folder and will, of course, be given to the buyer. Premium MICHELIN MXV-P tires (with rubbing strip) in the correct dimension 185 HR 14 are installed. The car has the following equipment: power steering and manual transmission (center shift), tinted glass (front windshield band filter), front center armrests and headrests, Becker Europa radio with automatic HIRSCHMANN antenna. The original onboard tools as well as the centering mandrel (special request) are also available.

If you are looking for an exceptional S-Class with perfect bodywork, beautiful interior, and comprehensively revised technology, then this car is the right one for you! You will not find many un-welded 108s in a comparable condition!

Please, no price negotiations over the phone or 'final price' requests!

Condition & Registration

Condition category
Authentic
MOT
MOT until
06/2027
Historical license plate
Registered
Ready to drive
Accident free

Self assessments

Engine (Seller assessment)
Paintwork (Seller assessment)
Interior (Seller assessment)
Technique (Seller assessment)

Inspection Report

Grade 2
Report available
Condition grade
2
Report provider
Classic Data
Condition grade 2

Documents & Invoices (1)

Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model series
280
Model name
280 SE
Manufacturer code
W 108
First registration date
04/1971
Year of manufacture
1971
Mileage (read)
151,436 km
Chassis number
108.018-10-083424
Engine number
130.980-10-026649
Gearbox number
37944
Matching numbers
Yes
Number of owners
4

Technical details

Body style
Saloon (4-doors)
Power (kW/hp)
118/160
Cubic capacity (cm³)
2778
Cylinders
6
Doors
Not provided
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
Not provided
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color
Gold
Manufacturer color name
467 sandbeigemetallic / 040 schwarz
Power Assisted Steering
Yes
Interior color
Black
Interior material
Leather

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