
This 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280C is finished in Tobacco over Bamboo MB-Tex and reportedly remained with two owners before being acquired by the selling dealer approximately 10 years ago. Power is provided by a naturally aspirated 2.8-liter M110 inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes body-colored wheel covers, whitewall tires, front fog lamps, power windows, cruise control, and a Becker Europa II stereo. The five-digit odometer shows 28,551 miles, which the seller reports to be original, with approximately 600 added under their care. Maintenance during current ownership has included annual oil services, filter replacements, and fluid flushes, with an oil and filter service completed in preparation for sale. This 280C is now offered by the selling dealer in Moosic, Pennsylvania with two keys, factory books, tools, two sets of floor mats, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
The exterior is finished in Tobacco, and the seller reports no history of paintwork or body repairs. Chrome trim surrounds the windows and runs along the beltline, while U.S.-specification bumpers feature black rubber impact strips. Additional equipment includes front fog lamps, a driver-side mirror, and an antenna mounted on the rear quarter panel. The pillarless coupe body allows the front and rear side windows to lower for an unobstructed opening. The seller reports no known corrosion or major cosmetic blemishes, and detailed exterior photographs are provided in the gallery.
The 14-inch steel wheels wear chrome covers with body-colored centers and are fitted with 205/75 Vercelli whitewall tires. Each wheel cover features a central Mercedes-Benz star, and braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs.
The cabin is trimmed in Bamboo MB-Tex with matching door panels and carpeting, contrasted by a black dashboard and center console. Wood veneer extends across the dashboard, and the front seats feature adjustable headrests and a folding center armrest. Equipment includes power windows, cruise control, a Becker Europa II AM/FM stereo, and a folding rear center armrest. Both fitted woven mats and a second set of floor mats accompany the car. The air conditioning is inoperative, while the seller reports the remaining equipment to function.
A black four-spoke steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer displays 28,551 miles, reported by the seller to represent the car’s original mileage. Approximately 600 miles have been added during the selling dealer’s roughly 10 years of ownership.
The naturally aspirated 2.8-liter M110 inline-six features dual overhead camshafts and a four-barrel carburetor. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller reports annual oil servicing, filter replacements, and fluid flushes during their ownership. An oil and filter service was completed in preparation for sale, and no additional mechanical issues are reported beyond the inoperative air conditioning.
The car previously appeared at Bonhams’ September 2009 auction at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, Massachusetts. The seller reports two owners prior to their acquisition approximately 10 years ago. Two keys, factory books, tools, and both sets of floor mats are included with the sale, along with a clean Pennsylvania title.
There’s something particularly right about a Tobacco coupe with Bamboo upholstery, whitewalls, and body-colored wheel covers. Lower all four windows and the appeal becomes even clearer. The uninterrupted opening is central to the experience of these pillarless coupes. The 280C also brings more mechanical interest than its reserved appearance suggests. The M110’s twin-cam cylinder head sits beneath that long hood, paired here with a four-speed automatic and four-wheel disc brakes. These are details that make the car appealing beyond just vintage looks. It's a proper six-cylinder, twin-cam, Mercedes coupe with the equipment to enjoy it on the road. The seller’s reported original mileage and decade of stewardship add to the story. For someone who appreciates the 114 and 115 chassis, this combination of colors, equipment, and presentation makes a strong case.
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