1972 Mercedes-benz 280se 4.5 on 2040-cars
Waynesboro, Virginia, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:V8 4.5L- M117
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Model: 200-Series
Trim: 4.5
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 2 Wheel Drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 59,602
Exterior Color: Brown
Interior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8
This is a no reserve auction. Vehicle will be sold to the high bidder. From what I can determine from owners manuals & repair receipts this vehicle spent most of it's life in California. Then about 6 years in Florida. Last 2 years garaged in Virginia. In my opinion, the vehicle is an excellent candidate for restoration, certainly better than a parts car. I have no particular knowledge of Mercedes especially one of this age. If you need additional information email me through Ebay with your phone number so I can call with the information. The mileage showing on the odometer & title is 59,602. I am sure that is 159,602 as the odometer only shows 5 digits. I have been all over the body with a magnet & find no evidence of bondo or repairs. The body & chrome are 99% rust free. The only rust found was in the engine compartment particularly on the air cleaner metal cover. All the lights work & the lenses are in tack. Receipt for a complete exhaust system in 2011. When I looked under the vehicle all of the exhaust appeared new. Vehicle starts easily but smokes. I believe one of the possible causes may that the oil level shown on the dip stick is considerably more than the marks indicate is required. I have not driven it any distance only enough to determine the transmission seems to work properly & the brakes work. The driver side door when closed will not latch, it did latch but inexplicably quit working. the radio works a Becker Europa. There is a Becker Olympia Stereo Cassette player in the glove compartment. I do not know if it works as I do not have a cassette tape. Windshield wipers work at both speeds. The driver power window & front passenger window do not work. The motor can be heard running but there is no movement of the glass. The paint is faded & has spider webs. (see pics). Tires are 90%. All of the wood trim is in good condition except about 8 inches of piece between the dash & the wind shield. Vehicle is being sold as is & will require pick up in Waynesboro, Va. $500 immediate Paypal required at the end of the auction. Balance due in cash or wire in 3days.
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