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1973 Mercedes Benz 280se 4.5l on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:48000 Color: Burgundy /
 Tan
Location:

Saint Charles, Illinois, United States

Saint Charles, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.5L
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 108 Year: 1973
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 200-Series
Trim: Se
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 48,000
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Tan
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

All original except radio. 48,000 miles. I'm the second owner for a few years now. I got the car from the wife of an older gentleman that had passed away. So as for history on the car and a better description its hard to say because she didn't tell me very much information. I don't think she knew much about cars. Car has been sitting most of the time in my warehouse and don't see much use for it anymore other than collect dust. Only put a few hundred miles on it.

Will probably need a basic tune up. It seems like the carbs are a little gummed up. Slight hesitation every so often. I never had any problems with the car since I've owned it otherwise. The battery still holds a charge and tires are still in great shape. I have sanded and repainted the intake, so it is not rusted at all anymore.

It's originally from Saint Louis, Missouri. I drove it back to Chicago which was about a 6 hour drive. Theres paperwork showing the maintenance that has been done from the original owner. Looks like the basic scheduled maintenance that Mercedes suggests.

There's next to no rust on the car. Some surface rust here and there underneath but nothing major. Theres some paint chips on the truck and a fade spot on the hood. Runs and drives great straight down the road no shaking or pulling. Has a lot of power for such a heavy car. Interior has no cracks or tears except for a crack on the dash. Just replaced hood emblem(not shown in pics).

The only things that are wrong with the car mechanically wise, are the levers for the heater controls are broken and radio wasn't turning on. The radio could just be a fuse I'm not sure.

I made several videos of a walk around the car and showing all the electrical works fine. Also one driving down the street. If your a serious buyer I would gladly email them to you.

Get back to me via email or call/text with questions. Thanks for looking.

Patrick Hoffman
Email:
fourtyone0@gmail.com
Phone:
715-559-8400


On Mar-25-13 at 07:31:22 PDT, seller added the following information:

Have many more pictures but can't update on my phone. Email me for more and I would be glad to send them. Especially the interior. It's in great shape but I didn't post much. Didn't realize you can't edit with the eBay mobile app. 


I've been asked a few times what's wrong with the car. The car runs and drives great! If you would like a video I would be glad to make one. 

Also been asked what the reserve is. It's set at $6,500. 

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