1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 VIN # 108.067-12-016537 Up for sale is a beautiful 1973 Mercedes-Benz W108 280SE 4.5. The 4.5 is one of the first in what has now become Mercedes-Benz legendary Super Sports Sedans! This 280SW is a two owner, with the previous owner having the car since 1991! It has never been in an accident or modified. This car has been in dry Arizona since the early 1990's and is very solid. There are not many like this left! The 280SE 4.5 is in excellent condition and will surely please! Click to enlarge This280SE 4.5 is finished in its original Blue (903) paint. The car has seen one repaint in the late 1990's. This was a high quality paint job with all of the trim, lights, and badging removed. All of the doors, hood, and trunk line up great with appropriate panel gaps. Since then, the car has been garage kept, driven on sunny days and the blue paint is extremely vibrant and looks stunning. This 280SE is very solid and appears to retain all original metal including its floor pans. All of the rubber seals are still in great shape. The windshield shows very minor pitting. This W108 wears a like new set of 205/70/14 tires. Overall, the exterior of this 280SE 4.5 is in excellent condition and is truly a rare find! The beautiful blue interior of this car is in superb condition! The interior was redone on the late 1990's with factory materials and the interior that shows very well. The seats are very supportive and show little to no wear on the bolsters, the carpet is in excellent condition, and the dash shows little to no wear at all. The door panels are in very good condition. All of the wood is in very good condition, with only minor cracking on the glove box door. The headliner in in very good condition and is not showing any signs of discoloration. The A/C system has been updated to modern R134 Freon and blows ice cold. All of the lights and gauges work as they should. The power windows operate as they should. The factory radio has been updated to a modern Panasonic CD player that works as it should. Overall, the interior is in superb condition. Mechanically the car is exceptionally sound. The M117 4.5L V8 engine fires right up and is a blast to drive! The engine is mated to an automatic transmission that shifts great through all the gears. The cooling system is in great operating condition and keeps the car cool in Arizona’s heat. The steering is very tight and the car handles extremely well. The suspension had been regularly greased and glides down the road. The factory brakes feel great while stopping this sports sedan with ease. Overall, this car is mechanically sound and ready to be driven and enjoyed.This W108 is an excellent weekend toy or daily driver. This is a great chance to own an exceptional, two owner, accident free 280SE 4.5. The 280SE 4.5 is outstanding, both inside and out, and is located in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona! I can help arrange shipping anywhere in the world and international buyers are welcome to enjoy this gorgeous Mercedes-Benz! Please do not hesitate to call me or email me with any questions. Marshall (480) 544-4500 Terms and Conditions of Sale We take time to carefully describe each vehicle and include a substantial number of photos. However, it is very important to keep in mind that these vehicles are pre-owned, not brand new. After careful reading of the entire description, rather than making a potentially incorrect assumption, if any statement or comment is unclear, or if you have questions, please e-mail or call us prior to bidding. At Close of Auction The successful "winning" bidder must telephone us within 24 hours after the auction has ended to verify purchase and make arrangements to complete the transaction. Full payment must be received within 7 business days of the end of auction. Payment must be certified funds. 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