1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (W116) For Sale

The Appeal

The vendor of this Mercedes recalls the day of this car’s delivery in July 1973, when his grandfather took possession of the car he had ordered in March of that year. It has remained in the family ever since, being used to tour Europe, and was stored off the road from 2002 until the vendor had the car recommissioned for use at a cost of €7,255.

This an example of Mercedes’ executive W116 model appears to be in remarkably good condition and with a fairly low 219 000km from new. It is from an era when Mercedes of this calibre were over-engineered and able to clock up vast mileages without complaint.

The next owner will be able to decide whether to preserve this car’s patina, built up over years of careful use, or to embark on a thorough restoration to bring it back to its original condition.

The History and Paperwork

Single family ownership from new

First registered July 1973

Taken off the road in 2002

Original bill of sale for Fr. 62,265 from Mercedes-Benz Lyon

Maintained by Salta Mercedes, Lyon

Extensive Mercedes service history until 1984

€7,255 recommissioning service carried out in 2021

Original Certificat d’Immatriculation

FFVE certificate obtained (for registering as a historic vehicle in France)

The Interior

Original interior (MB Tex 165)

The interior has been professionally cleaned and checked to ensure nothing is loose

Beige upholstery in remarkably good condition

Dashboard clean and presentable

Gauges and switches said to function as they should

Door cards generally good - one minor tear in corner of driver’s door

Full size spare wheel

Original jack

Headlining clean and secure

The Exterior

Metallic blue paintwork generally good (Metal Blue 387)

Recently polished

Age related scratches and blemishes

Small piece of the rear wing side moulding missing

Small chip in passenger area of windscreen

Hole in driver's side taillight

Alloy wheels in presentable condition (body-coloured hubcaps are present, visible in gallery)

Tyres will need to be replaced

No damage reported underneath

Some minor corrosion towards the rear

Light lenses clear and bright

The Mechanics

A full mechanical service was carried out in 2021

The vendor states that this included the following:

Disassembly and reassembly of the injectors, replacement of seals
Engine oil change
Gearbox oil change
Replacement of filters and spark plugs
Fuel tank replacement
Replaced exhaust silencer
Replacement of rear bearings
Rear brake adjustment
Wiring harness repair

The car is said to start and drive as it should do, changing gear and braking without fault

There are no reported leaks or smoke

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a Mercedes 280 SE with an interesting history and in good condition. Its recommissioning service means that it is ready to be enjoyed as it is, or its next owner may wish to carry out a more thorough restoration.

These luxury Mercedes are now very sought after and appreciated as fine examples of Mercedes-Benz build quality.

Notice to bidders

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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (W116)

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