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£13,625

Euro 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4-Speed

United States • 14 May 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is a European-specification model imported to the US in 1988, featuring a 2.7-liter inline-six engine with a four-speed manual transmission. While it boasts recent replacements of tires, brakes, and some engine components, it also presents cosmetic imperfections like paint issues and interior wear, alongside modifications such as AMG bodywork and non-original wheels.

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Condition 

6

The car has noticeable cosmetic wear and some modifications from the factory configuration. While some reconditioning work has been done, there are still cosmetic issues such as paint chips, blemishes, bubbles, and tears in the upholstery.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WDB12602210041381

Odometer:

97,000 miles

Reg Number:

Z-S280

RHD/LHD:

LHD

2.7-Liter M110 Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Blue Paint Blue Cloth Upholstery 16” Penta Wheels Blaupunkt Stereo Wood Shift Knob
This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is a European-specification example that was imported to the US in 1988 and subsequently federalized by Barry Taylor Enterprises of Richmond, California.

The car is finished in blue over blue cloth upholstery and is powered by a 2.7-liter M110 inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

Features include contrasting pinstripes, 16″ Penta wheels, a Blaupunkt stereo, and a wood shift knob.

The car spent time in storage before it was acquired by the seller in 2024, and subsequent reconditioning work is said to have included performing fluid changes, repairing the locking system and some interior lights, and replacing the tires, brake rotors, brake pads, clutch slave cylinder, battery, valve cover gasket, ignition wires, and distributor cap.

This 280SE shows 97k miles and is offered with manufacturer’s lit...

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£3,206

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,490

Median Price (Since 2020)

£15,750

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