Vehicle Description
1969 Mercedes 280S Classic is a 4 door sedan that is partially
restored, powered by a 2.8L M130 inline-six and column-shift manual
transmission. She is being sold by the 2nd owner of the car who
purchased the car in Bremen, Germany. The car was shipped to Canada
in 1980 to add to his collection and this year was imported to the
United States with a current legal title in the United States, in
Michigan. Since the 1980's the car has only been driven on some
weekends and has slept most of its life in a storage garage waiting
to be taken out. She has the original paint and cool black leather
interior with all parts still original. The car is very clean, and
is a nice car for its 50 year age! The red / burgundy paintwork is
thought to be original and shows a nice shine for its age. The
wheel rims are "Bundt" style. This forged light alloy aluminum was
debuted as a Mercedes-Benz option in the summer of 1969 for
stronger high speed performance to improve on the old style
hubcaps. These same rims were also used manufactured for the
Porsche 911 that proved its performance. This year the wheel rims
were surface sanded and refinished to like new condition. The 14
inch tires on this car are in good condition with lots of tread for
good safety. Underhood sits a 2.8L M130 inline-six engine that is
in restored condition and has been professionally cleaned. The car
today runs and drives well. This car will drive like a new vehicle
of its era should and could easily be used for long tours. This
year the owner did annual maintenance and replaced the following
mechanical components to restore the car to good running and show
condition. This cost spent was $2,000 U.S and included: New
battery, oil filter/oil change, brake fluid, new fuel hose/lines &
fittings, brake cylinder, calipers, lines, hoses & pads, ignition
coil restored, new fuel injection pump, new spark plugs, spark plug
wires and rotor, and new front subframe bushings. A plug in for
winter starting.
