This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE is finished in Classic White (737) over Blue MB-Tex and shows just 30k miles from new. Powered by a 2.8-liter DOHC inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, equipment includes a power sliding sunroof, automatic climate control, power windows, central locking, cruise control and the original Becker Europa radio. Maintenance under current ownership includes new brake pads and rotors, a new brake master cylinder, a full fluid flush and a tune-up. This pillarless coupe is now offered for sale by the current owner in Los Angeles, California with the original manufacturer’s literature and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The exterior is finished in Classic White (737) and features chrome trim on the mirrors, windows and beltline along with a blue pinstripe accenting the body line. Exterior equipment includes a power sliding sunroof, an automatic antenna, blue-tinted heat-insulating glass and an electrically-heated rear window. The exterior shows minor imperfections with detailed photos in the gallery. No body rust or damage present and the paint is believed to be original.

The 14” wheels wear polished chrome hubcaps with paint-matched centers and ride on a set of Pirelli P400 tires measuring 195/70 on all four corners. Minor paint chips can be seen on the hubcaps with no signs of corrosion. The seller reports that all four pads and rotors were recently replaced along with new wear sensors and a new brake master cylinder. A spare tire can be found mounted below the trunk floor along with the factory jack.

The cabin is trimmed in Blue MB-Tex with matching blue carpets and floor mats while Burl Walnut wood trim lines the center console and dashboard. The wood trim shows no signs of cracking or fading. The front seats are manually-adjustable and fold forward providing access to the second row. Interior amenities include power windows front and rear, automatic climate control, central locking, cruise control and the original Becker Europa radio.

The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure and coolant temperature. The six-digit odometer shows just 30k miles from new with 192 miles added by the current owner in the past four years.

This pillarless-coupe is powered by a 2.8-liter DOHC inline-six engine which is rated for 182 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller reports that the car received a full fluid flush as well as a tune-up under their ownership.

This C123 was purchased by the seller in 2019 and is presented as an unrestored example. This 280CE is now offered for sale by the current owner in Los Angeles, California with the original manufacturer’s literature and a clean California title in the seller’s name.