Vehicle Description
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 finished in black over beige
leather and is powered by a 6.3-liter V8 mated to a four-speed
automatic transmission. Equipment includes 14? steel wheels with
covers, a sunroof, electric windows, power-assisted four-wheel disc
brakes, self-leveling air suspension, air conditioning, a
retro-style head unit, and aftermarket speakers. Recent work
performed includes servicing the air suspension, overhauling the
power steering pump, reupholstering the headliner, fluid changes,
and replacement of the front dampers, air conditioning compressor,
wiring harness, and ignition components. This W109 is offered with
an uninstalled Becker Europa radio, a data card, a warranty plate,
manufacturer's literature, service records, and a clean
Pennsylvania Title. The car was finished from the factory in black
(040) and is said to have been repainted in 2012. Features include
chrome bumpers, a driver-side mirror, "300SEL" and "6.3" decklid
badging, and twin exhaust outlets with polished finishers. Work
performed in 2020 included replacing the front door seals. Steel
14? wheels wear bright covers with body-color inserts and are
mounted with 215/70 Kumho Solus TA11 tires that were reportedly
installed in March 2022. W109 models were equipped with
self-leveling air suspension, braking is handled by power-assisted
four-wheel discs. The interior features beige leather seat
upholstery with color-coordinated door panels and black carpets.
Wood trim accents the dashboard and doors, and amenities include
air conditioning, an analog clock, electric windows, a locking
glove compartment, and a retro-style head unit playing through
aftermarket speakers. The headliner was reupholstered in 2020, and
additional work involved overhauling the analog clock, replacing
the air conditioning compressor, and recharging the air
conditioning system. A black two-spoke steering wheel features a
chrome horn ring and fronts VDO instrumentation that includes a
160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The
five-digit odometer indicates 88k miles. The 6.3-liter M100 V8
features Bosch mechanical fuel injection and was factory rated at
247 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Work performed since 2020
has included fluid changes, adjusting the injection pump and
linkage, and replacement of the wiring harness, ignition
components, and various seals. Power is sent to the rear wheels
through a four-speed automatic transmission.
