Description

This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 was acquired by the Star Motors in 2023 and currently shows 46k miles on the odometer. Finished in Tobacco Brown (423) over Cognac Leather, power is provided by a 4.5-liter M117 V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory equipment includes a sliding sunroof, factory air-conditioning, power windows and a Becker Europa radio. It is currently going thru a major mechanical restoration which includes, detailed dry ice undercarriage, new shocks, new injectors, new battery, springs, major oil service, transmission service and adjustment hoses etc. Documentation will provided when completed.

The exterior is finished in Tobacco Brown (423) with chrome brightwork lining the front and rear bumpers, grille and window trim. Exterior equipment includes factory tinted glass with a heated rear window, a sliding steel sunroof and twin exhaust pipes at the rear.

The 14” steel wheels wear chrome hubcaps with paint-matched centers and are wrapped in a set of newly 205/70/14 Blackwall Kumho tires. (not pictured)

The cabin is upholstered in Cognac Leather with matching carpets and wood veneer which lines the dashboard. The wood trim appears in good condition with no signs of cracking. Interior appointments include manually-adjustable front bucket seats, power windows, central locking, climate control with factory air-conditioning and the original Becker Europa radio.

The two-spoke steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, an analog clock and a multi gauge showing fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The odometer is said to have stopped working under current ownership with approximately 46,200 miles currently on the car. 5k miles have been added by the current owner over the past two years.

This W108 is powered by a 4.5-liter M117 V8 which is factory rated for 182 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. maintenance documents from Mercedes-Benz of Albuquerque are included with the car.

The car was purchased by the current owner in 2023 and subsequently titled under the owner’s dealership. Previous restoration was done at Rolfs Automotive in NJ in 2011, including bare metal respray, engine out and glass out. Engine resealed and complete interior changed from MB tex to cognac leather.