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£12,196
1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE 4-Speed Project for Charity
United States • 16 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE is a running project with a salvage title and cosmetic/mechanical issues, offered at no reserve for charity. It features a 2.8-liter inline-six, four-speed manual transmission, and aftermarket upgrades, but requires reconditioning due to paint imperfections, corrosion, and mechanical problems.

Condition
4
The car is described as a 'running and driving project' with paint imperfections, corrosion, and a missing turn signal. The selling dealer believes the truck has been in an accident, and the South Carolina title lists 'Salvage' in the Vehicle Brand(s) section. The air conditioning is inoperative, and the vehicle is difficult to start without starter fluid. These issues indicate that the car has evident cosmetic and mechanical problems, requiring reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
46023317006405
Odometer:
36,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown, TMU 2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Dual-Range Transfer Case Front & Rear Locking Differentials White Paint Black Upholstery 15” Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels Swing-Out Tire Carrier Front Brush Guard Auxiliary Lights Running Boards Side-Exit Exhaust Outlets Aftermarket Front Bucket Seats
This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE is a running and driving project that is believed to have been sold new in Germany before it was brought to the US in the 1980s.
It is finished in white over black upholstery and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six linked with a four-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and front and rear locking differentials.
Equipment includes 15″ five-spoke alloy wheels, a swing-out tire carrier, a front brush guard, auxiliary lights, running boards, side-exit exhaust outlets, and aftermarket front bucket seats.
Acquired by the current owner in 2024, this W460 280GE is now offered in Georgia on dealer consignment at no reserve with an owner’s...
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£8,300
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£23,591
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,844
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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