1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL

Rare Long Wheelbase W108 Featuring over $15,000 in Recent Work and Overhauled Air Conditioning

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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL

Rare Long Wheelbase W108 Featuring over $15,000 in Recent Work and Overhauled Air Conditioning

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Quick Facts

Location:

Marietta, GA

Auction lot: 3330
Seller: GASMotorcars
VIN: 10801912053040
Chassis: W108
Odometer: 71,397
Title Status: Clean Georgia
Exterior color: Light Ivory (670)
Interior color: Brazil MB-Tex (173)
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic
Seller: Dealer
2.8L M130 I6
Rarer Long Wheelbase
Recent Repaint in Original Color
New Wood
New Carpets
Recent Service Records
Overhauled A/C

This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL is finished in Light Ivory (670) over Brazil MB-Tex (173) and shows just over 71k miles on the odometer. Power is provided by a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six mated to a four-speed column shift automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes front and rear power windows, driver side rear view mirror, central locking, Becker Europa radio, and functioning air conditioning. Services from the current owner include ignition tune up, sunroof service, new horns, rebuilt A/C system, new fluids, cooler lines, transmission service, lower oil pan gasket, new gas tank, new ignition coil, interior wood restoration, new carpets, reupholstered seats, and more. This 280SEL is now offered for sale by the selling dealer on consignment with recent service records, tool kit, manufacturer's literature, a full-size spare, and a clean Georgia title.

The exterior is finished in Light Ivory (670) with chrome trim lining the front and rear bumpers, beltline, and windows. The brightwork shows well without damage and the seller has included detailed photos of the exterior and body panel gaps. The body was repainted in the original paint color in 2019 and presents well. The glass is heat-insulated from the factory without aftermarket window tint. The seller shows the sunroof operating in the video and also shows some of the windows do not roll down. The rear passenger door does not open. The antenna does not extend and there is one ding on each side of the rear quarter panels below the rear bumper lines. All of the exterior lights operate as demonstrated in the video.

Options are as follows:

221 Central Locking
236 Front and Rear Electric Window Lifters
491 U.S. Version
503 Outside Rear View Mirror on the Left
513 Becker Europa Radio

The 14” steel wheels wear Hankook Optimo H724 tires measuring 185/75 on all four corners with date codes from 2015. The wheels are fitted with chrome hub caps with body color centers with the Light Ivory paint showing in good condition with the rear passenger cap exhibiting some wear. New front brake calipers can be seen under the car during the underside video and the seller notes the brakes are a little sensitive.

The cabin is upholstered in Brazil MB-Tex (173) and features wood veneer throughout the dashboard and bordering the door windows. The brown dashboard shows splitting from sun and age, but the wood window strip is in great condition. Interior features include power windows, central locking, Becker Europa radio, and climate control with functioning air conditioning which was recently fully rebuilt by Auto Benz in Marietta, GA. The seating surfaces show well with the arm rests having been recently installed and are accented by Brazil Brown loop carpeting showing minimal sun damage, brown door cards, and a beige headliner. New carpets were installed in 2019 along with reupholstered seats front/rear, door seals, trunk seal, door seal plates, all new refinished wood, and both the front and rear seats were recovered. The top right climate control lever is noted to be broken. The radio turns on, but the speakers fail to make any noise.

A black bakelite steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer which sits alongside gauges for fuel level as well as coolant and oil temperature with an analog clock mounted in the center. The analog odometer currently reads just over 71k miles. The steering wheel shows in overall great condition with only some cracks on the left spoke. The horns were serviced and are shown working in the video.

Power is provided by a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six which is factory rated at 158 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque which is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic column shift transmission. The current owner had some services performed in the last few years including an ignition service and tune up, new thermostat, rebuilt radiator with new coolant and a bled system, shifter bushings, fuel tank, and regular oil changes. In preparation for the sale new oil cooler lines were installed, new lower oil pan gasket, new transmission fluid with filter and gasket, and an oil service with zinc additive was performed. The steering column bushings are worn and the seller notes the transmission drips fluid from the torque converter drain grate. Service records from when the owner acquired the car are included in the gallery along with detailed underside pictures and video.

This 280SEL is now offered for sale by the selling dealer on consignment with recent service records, tool kit, manufacturer's literature, a full-size spare, and a clean Georgia title.

The seller has included the following video detailing interior, exterior, and underside walkaround along with a driving video:

The MB Market Insights

The W108 is one of those few spectacular classic cars that has the looks, the vibes, and the ability to be used as a daily driver with modern traffic. While the W109 is more sought after by collectors, with the W108 you don’t have to deal with air suspension woes and costs making these bargains to both buy and maintain as an enthusiast. The M130 engine is very similar to the one you get in a six-figure Pagoda and it's a tough and powerful powerplant. These are pretty quick in sedan form and the inline-six packs a wallop with the four speed automatic transmission. The mechanical fuel injection is also durable and is controlled without much in the way of electricity or vacuum. This 280SEL is notable in that it’s a long wheelbase with the M130 engine and the owner has done a refurbishment of the car including an A/C refresh, new interior wood, new carpets, and reupholstered all the seats. The driving video shows the car was well taken care of and is ready to be enjoyed by the new owner.

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