£12,398
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
Bring A Trailer • US • 24 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£12,398
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
US • 24 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE, finished in silver over a black interior, features a 2.8-liter inline-six engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. It includes a sunroof, cassette stereo, and R134a-based air conditioning, with some recent maintenance performed.
Condition
7
The car shows 118k miles, has been repainted, and has had some parts replaced, such as brake components and the smog pump. The interior is in good condition with some updates like the R134a air conditioning conversion. Overall, it's a solid, well-maintained car with slight wear visible.
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118,000 miles
12305312009713
1978
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United States
£12,398
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
Bring A Trailer • US • 24 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Silver Paint Black MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels Power Sunroof Cassette Stereo Cruise Control R134a-Based Air Conditioning This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE is finished in silver over a black – interior and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
It was sold new by VIP Motor Cars LTD in Palm Springs, California, and was acquired by the seller .
Features include a sunroof, 14″ steel wheels, a cassette stereo, cruise control, and R134a-based air conditioning.
This C123 280CE shows 118k miles and is now offered with an owner’s manual, service records, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) and was repainted in the 1990s per the prior owner, and photos of the repaint process can be viewed in the gallery of the previous listing.
Exterior features include a sunroof, fog lights, dual side mirrors, a power a...
Price Analysis vs Other (W123) 280 CEs
£1,460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,899
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,987
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