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1975 Mercedes 280 Sedan. Chevy Ls Swap. 270 Horsepower. Lr4 4.8 V8. 4l60e Trans on 2040-cars

Year:1975 Mileage:189000 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Pollock Pines, California, United States

Pollock Pines, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1999 Chevy 4.8 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 11406012117263 Year: 1975
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 200-Series
Trim: 280
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 189,000
Sub Model: LS swap
Exterior Color: White
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"Needs better front springs. AC not very cold."

This auction is for serious buyers only. Please do not bid if you do not fully intend to follow through with the purchase and have the means to do so. A paypal deposit of 10% of the final sale price is due within 24 hours of the end of the auction. The balance is to be paid in cash in person or with a bank wire transfer. Full payment is due within 7 days of the close of the auction. The car needs to be picked up within 10 days of the close of the auction. After that a storage fee of $20/day will be charged. The car is located in Sacramento California.


1975 Mercedes four door sedan. Has a 1999 Chevy 4.8 V8 (LR4). The car is running the factory Chevy fuel injection with a reprogrammed ECU to eliminate the vehicle anti theft system, rear O2 sensors and other unnecessary functions. This engine is very similar to an LS1 but with a smaller displacement and with an iron block. Rated horsepower is 270. This is approximately double the power the car came with from the factory. The car runs and drives. It has only been on the road approximately 100 miles since it was built. It has a 4L60E automatic overdrive transmission. Rack and pinion steering. True dual exhaust side pipes. The car is throaty and a little on the loud side but not unbearable.
 
The AC is hooked up and charged but is not blowing very cold. It may need to be evacuated and recharged.

So far it runs right at about 195 degrees, which I think is right at the thermostat rating. Electric fan. Camaro radiator and AC condensor. The underdash part of the AC is mercedes. 
 
Has new racing seats up front. Chevy Silverado gauge cluster mounted in the dash. Needs more trim work.

The motor and/or transmission seem to hunt a little bit when you are cruising down the road. Not sure if the torque converter is locking and unlocking. The passenger side front spring rubs on the shock when you go over bumps. The front springs have been modified (spacers welded in to make them stiffer). They should be replaced. There is some rust through in the trunk but very little rust elsewhere.

This is an extremely custom vehicle. Although I like the way I built it I strongly advise you to have an expert thoroughly inspect the build quality, particularly with the front suspension and steering, to determine for yourself if it is safe to be driven on public roads. 

I did the entire conversion myself so feel free to ask any questions. You are invited to come test drive the car in Sacramento, California before purchase. Please make sure it is the car for you before you bid.

I will not arrange shipping but I will make it easy for your shipper to pick it up at my location.


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