1970 Mercedes Benz 280 Se 4 Dr $20,000 + Restoration. 59,460 Miles on 2040-cars
Beverly Hills, California, United States
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:v6
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
Model: 200-Series
Mileage: 59,460
Sub Model: 280SE 4.5
Number of Doors: 4
Exterior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Trim: wood
Drive Type: rwd
I recently acquired this 1970 Mercedes 280 SE in an estate sale. I'm not a car guy but the car came with receipts for over 20K in restoration. As far as I know, the mileage is all original and the car has a clear title. I have the original ad where the previous owner bought the car. He paid $5,400 in March of 2010 for the car. It was listed as a same owner for 35 years, garaged with 57k miles and an anthracite gray exterior. I drove it 200 miles recently with no problems. It has a fine paint job and clean interior.
Issues:
The back bench has some wear. There was a custom audio system installed, the cd player face is currently removed and needs to be re-attached. It was detached because of an electrical short where the audio, back seat light and trunk light were shorting. The gasoline meter shows the tank as empty even when filled. There is one minor leak.
I strongly recommend an in person inspection to fully inspect the car as it is being sold in as is condition.
Email any and all questions. Car is located in Beverly Hills, CA.
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