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1970 Mercedes Benz 280se Sedan, Two-tone Cream/deep Red on 2040-cars

Year:1970 Mileage:43115 Color: lights function properly
Location:

United States

United States

A 45 year old Classic originally sold to D.H. Kellar in La Mesa CA on September 2, 1969.

I personally sold a restored 1978 Mecedes Benz 240D to purchase this beautiful machine.  Although I am the not the original owner I was able to trace most of the cars history over the last few years.  Car was serviced at Rudi Lusti's Autohaus (maintence sticker still attached) until the owner was unable to drive.  The vehicle was sold and improperly stored for 18 years.  The last 8 of which where unregistered.  I purchased the vehicle in June 2009 and this began my love affair.  I have driven the car approximately 4,000 total over the last 5 years as required, between major restoration and repairs that were completed.  Esthetically and Mechanically the car is all there and will require very little to be a show piece. 

Insurance ACV is $20,000 in AS IS condition!

Engine - Recent 1 year tear down completed August 2013, timing chain replaced, valves renewed, pusher/spacers/and rocker arms replaced, wires, seals, distrubtor, and coils.

Transmission - refreshed minor leak from engine tear down just needs a new filter kit and seal

Electrical - all power windows/sunroof works, dash instruments, dome light, signals and flasher work, all exterior lights function properly

Finding a good running 280SE with a sound structure and a moderate price is a challenge but this car offers just that. She was sold new in La Mesa CA CA and has been a local driver since 1969. Absolutely solid, it would be fine as a daily driver or a fantastic basis for a show level restoration. New Hercules (Cooper) Whitewalls less than 2500 miles on them. Newer stainless steel exhaust completed before I purchased.  This car does not have a fresh, shiny re-spray so expect some paint fade, dings and chippies here and there which she has accumulated over the last 30 or 40 years. The panel gaps are all nice and this car is very pleasing to the eye - has even greater potential.

Odometer reading on at time of writing: 43,115 Odometer works!!
Upholstery: Two-Tone Bamboo
Numbers: Matching

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