1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SEL 4.5 Excellent Condition No Reserve

1972 Mercedes-Benz Other Description

This Listing Is A 5 Day No Reserve Auction

The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 - the period equivalent of today's S-class - is perhaps the best and most attainable example of Stuttgart's golden-age greatness.

On modern roads, surrounded by modern cars, a 4.5-liter 280 SEL is something of an enigma. It's that rarest of beasts - a big, old sedan that simply doesn't feel that old. The light, stiff doors shut with an endlessly solid, safelike whong that echoes a little through the interior. The fuel-injected V-8 lights off after a moment of cranking and then settles down to a smooth, almost imperceptible idle. Switches and latches feel heavy and substantial; the dash-mounted, key-shaped headlight switch chunks into position like a household circuit breaker. The stark interior is an exercise in restraint, a sparse combination of short-loop carpet, thin pillars, and unapologetically simple, well-trimmed surfaces.

It's an odd reminder that the word "luxury" once meant something very different to Europeans - it was more of a mind-set about build quality than an endless supply of deep-pile carpet and butt-massaging seats. And 48 years 107,000 miles later this 1972 4.5 sedan still turns heads everywhere it’s driven and has not lost A ounce of class instead it has become One of Mercedes is iconic sedans but if you’re in the market for one of these cars you already know this so enough of the history of the car let’s talk a little bit about the condition

Body and paint

Body is super straight paint looks great still has plenty of Shine has never been in any accidents I have a clear and clean title in hand no major dents or scratches if you reallylook hard you’ll probably find a few minor door dings and very minor scratches but nothing that really stands out or that would need attention remember we’re talking about a car that’s close to 50 years old and for the age of the vehicle this 4.5 still shows beautifully

Interior

Please note this sedan is equipped with leather seats not leather imitation it has the real deal and it is in great shape with no rips or tears carpets are in great shape headliner is perfect dashboard has no cracks door panels look great all of the wood looks great interior overall condition is in excellent shape

Glass and chrome

All of the glass is perfect with no chips or cracks the chrome shines beautifully with no rust or pitting all of the hubcaps are perfect with no curb crash

Undercarriage and trunk compartment

The undercarriage is absolutely original and perfect with no rust it has never been under coded it is all original and looks great The trunk compartment is in great shape it has a brand new OEM rubber mat And under the mat it looks great with no rust

Engine bay

The engine compartment looks great we also installed a new hood pad when opening the trunk compartment it looks nice and clean and original no attention will be needed

Electrical

All of the electrical equipment functions great

Running condition

This V8 4.5 engine is in excellent running condition and does not leak or burn any oil the transmission is in great shape as well and shifts through all gears just like it should it also has a brand new set of tires with less than 100 miles very road worthy would not hesitate to hop in it and drive across country

THESE ARE MY TEARMS AND CONDITIONS

VEHICLE IS SOLD AS IS WERE IS WITH NO WARRANTY

WINNING THE AUCTION DOESN'T GIVE YOU THE INVITATION TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE

THE VEHICLE IS TO BE INSPECTED DURING THE AUCTION

I WILL ONLY ACCEPT BANK WIRE,CASHIERS CHECK,OR CASH IN PERSON

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN FULL WITHEN 3 DAYS AFTER AUCTION ENDS "NO EXCEPTIONS"

IF YOU CANT COMPLY TO MY TEARMS PLEASE DONT BID ON MY VEHICLE "THANK YOU AND HAPPY BIDDING"

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH SHIPPING LET ME KNOW I WILL CONNECT YOU WITH A SHIPPER TO SHIP YOUR VEHICLE TO YOUR DOOR OR ANYWERE YOU PLEASE

I WILL DOEVERYTHING AS POSSIBLE TO MAKE THIS TRANSACTION CLEAN EASY AND FAST

IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS CONTACT ME AT (702) 499-4429 ASK FOR TOM

THANKS AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE

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