Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE.
This W108 was sold new in late 1969 to a U.S. diplomat who took
delivery in Stuttgart - it remained with his family until our
client's purchase last winter. Finished in the striking color
combination of black over red interior, body is straight with nice
paint and excellent glass and trim. Minor corrosion has started in
the rockers but the car is otherwise solid. Michelin tires on
factory wheels and hubcaps. The W108 has always been among our
favorites, thanks especially to Paul Bracq's classic styling
combined with the best build quality in the world.
The interior is completely original and still presents beautifully
(indeed, MB Tex is virtually indestructible and if not abused will
last for decades). Seats, door panels, carpets, steering wheel and
headliner are all in excellent original condition. Dash padding,
which remains crack-free, is a lovely shade of brown that looks
great with the red interior. The interior wood and chrome have
developed light patina but are eminently presentable. Four-band
Becker Mexico stereo is working, as are all gauges, lights and
climate sliders. A/C system is intact and turns on but does not
blow cold.
Under the hood is a 2.8-liter fuel-injected overhead-cam inline six
mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The Bosch mechanical
fuel injection system is well tuned as this car starts easily hot
or cold, and runs smoothly throughout the rev range. Major service
in 2018 fewer than 2,000 miles ago included a transmission rebuild,
flex disc, power steering pump, water pump, front and rear shocks,
engine and transmission mounts, full tune up and a complete
front-end rebuild including control arm bushings, tie rods, drag
link and kingpins (the invoice for this work exceeded $16,000).
Included with the sale are the original tools, books and data card
plus the original MSO, sales documents, diplomatic orders and
import paperwork for the original owner. For more information about
this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE for sale at Motorcar Studio in
Atlanta, please call 404-692-5250.