The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 is the period equivalent of today's S-class - is perhaps the best and most attainable example of Stuttgart's golden-age greatness. Internally designated W108, the big four door first came into the world in 1965 powered by a 146-hp, 2.5-liter six-cylinder and was dubbed 250S/SE. In time-honored Mercedes-Benz fashion, the following six years saw the W108 receive a host of different six-cylinder power plants, a long-wheelbase variant (code-named W109), coupe and convertible body styles, and no fewer than three different overhead-cam V-8s. That said, in 1972 the engine swapping came to a head for these cars. That year, Stuttgart gifted the short-wheelbase, four-door W108 with V-8 power - a 230-hp, 4.5-liter unit derived from the 3.5-liter engine first seen in the 1970 280SE coupe and convertible. This combination, sold stateside for only one model year, offered the best of both worlds, pairing the nimble chassis of the short-wheelbase model with some of the thrust of the 300-hp, long-wheelbase. What once was a plodding, low-powered autobahn cruiser had morphed into a torque-packed sport sedan with all-day-long, 125-mph legs.
On modern roads, surrounded by modern cars, a 4.5-liter 280SE 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 whole interior. The fuel-injected V-8 lights off after a moment of cranking and then settles down to a smooth, almost imperceptible idle. The 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 unapologetic 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. Quality was the most important thing.
This Particular 1973 Mercedes 280SE is in all around great condition. It is a survivor that was fully painted once in its life, we understand it was do to a very particular owner as there is no signs of any structural or body damage of any kind. This 280SE has all of its original body panels intact. The paint is showing a strong 8-1/2 out a 10 being perfect. It has always been garaged and it's condition proves that. It has spent it's life in California now here in South Florida. All the chrome is beautiful and no damage to them. Everything works on the vehicle. Please contact me with any questions you may have on this great Classic Mercedes Benz. Thank you for viewing our inventory.
No Visible Rust
No Known Accidents
No Known Bodywork
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Features & Options
Ext / Int Color
Tan with Brown Leatherette Interior
Luxury Features
Air Conditioning Climate Control System Clock Tachometer
Power Equipment
Power Steering Power Windows Power Locks
Safety Features
Security System Fog Lights Intermittent Wipers Rear Defogger
Interior
Wood Trim
Audio / Video
Factory System AM/FM
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