Mercedes 280se, Classic Luxury Car,1977-no Reserve on 2040-cars
Mountain View, Arkansas, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:280 gas
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 200-Series
Trim: SE
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats
Drive Type: 4 Speed auto
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Mileage: 150,000
Exterior Color: Yellow
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Tan
What a candidate for a very mild restoration, is this 1977 Mercedes Benz 280SE! To be very candid and to get right to it, I bought this car for my wife, so we could attend the classic car shows together, (me in my Mopars,her in this car) I thought she would love it. She didn't. She is a modern car kind of gal. Old cars don't turn her on. So, it's got to go. As the pictures show, this car looks great already. For a 36 year old car it is incredible. It is mechanically sound, basically. The transmission is beginning to slip a little when upshifting if prodded hard when really warm. Normal driving it seems okay. Probably just needs a band adjustment. Gas engine fires immediately. Idles fast. I haven't been able to slow it down. I bought brake pads for it when I first got it but it didn't really need them so I didn't install them. They are included in the auction. It brakes well. It steers well. I talked with the original owner a few times about it and got a history. With her input I can determine that this car has approx 150,000 miles on it. The speedometer works but the odometer does not. The left fender shows signs of a repair a long time ago, as shown in one of the pics. The only rust on the car is shown in the pics too. One small spot at the corner of the sun roof opening and one small spot at the bottom of the rear glass trim. The trunk floor and wheel well openings are all perfect. The leather Upholstery is pristine except for two small tears in the rear seat, which have duct tape on them. The following switches are in need of replacement; A/C Compressor switch (I am certain the a/c would work with this switch), turn signal switch, right side window master switch. It has no radio. I put new tires on it just a few hundred miles ago. I drive this car myself as a daily driver. I had the radiator professionally repaired when I bought the car year before last. There is a brand new (Mercedes) hood pad included in the auction that I couldn't get the glue to stick to the underside of the hood. This car doesen't leak anything, water, antifreeze, oil,or transmission fluid. Would I drive it 500 miles to a new home? I don't think I would have THAT much faith in it although I really don't know of any reason it wouldn't. It doesn't run hot or anything. Please keepin mind that this is an old car and they break down, no matter how good of care you take of them. This car and any car its age has some issues. I have tried to explain these issues beforehand. Why does it look so good? This car has been in a garage its entire life. It is a bit pampered. Please ask questions before bidding. If you intend to ship it, you will be responsible for all arrangements and cost.
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