1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Saloon

For sale by auction on Saturday 31 August 2013 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
The first "S-class" Mercedes arrived in 1968 in the form of the
280S and 280SE which were large comfortable sports saloons offering
powerful touring capabilities and luxurious interiors with space to
seat five occupants. Known as W108/109 models. they were
constructed on 108 inch wheelbase and the new S-Class saloons were
much heavier than earlier models. The styling was updated using a
thoroughly modern design featuring the attractive stacked layout of
the headlights which was popular during the period. Although the
280 was usually powered by a 2. 8 litre straight six engine. br/>Mercedes-Benz rather confusingly added a V8 engined 280SE to the
model range. The 280SE 3. 5 had a 3. 5 L V8 engine and came with both
automatic and manual transmission and power steering. These saloons
were well equipped and extremely powerful. The 280SE 3. 5 would
reach a top-speed of 125mph and offered effortless high-speed
cruising mated with supple ride comfort. Between 1971 and 1972
Mercedes-Benz produced 11. 09 examples and they have always been
popular with collectors and enthusiasts alike. The 300SE and 300SEL
were especially well appointed. featuring burled walnut dashboards. br/>automatic transmission and power windows. When the eight cylinder
cars were introduced in 1970. the standard transmission was the
four-speed automatic box driven via a fluid flywheel rather than
the more conventional torque converter; however buyers could
specify a four-speed manual gearbox.

This Mercedes-Benz 280SE saloon is the sought after model fitted
with the 3. 5 litre V8 engine coupled to the four speed automatic
gearbox. The vendor has described the car to be in very good
condition throughout and believes that. due to the condition of the
car and the information available in the history file. the mileage
is correct at 44. 30 miles. The last service was carried out 2. 00
miles ago. at the Mercedes specialists at Brooklands. Surrey.
Finished in Silver with Black Tex interior this 280SE is supplied
with a V5C registration document. an MoT test certificate which
expires in June 2014. a handbook pack and a large history file
containing invoices for all works carried out to the car. With
prices appreciating for the W108/109 models. this United Kingdom
delivered 3. 5 litre example is competitively priced and offers
excellent value in today's market place.

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