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£4,519
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280S Sedan
United States • 5 Oct 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280S sedan, finished in Ivory over Dark Brown MB-Tex, has a replaced 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Noted issues include worn interior elements, a non-functional radio, starting issues, and the antenna has broken off, requiring moderate reconditioning.
Condition
5
The car has noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear. Multiple minor dents, paint blemishes, or wheel damage. The carpeting in the driver’s footwell is worn, the headliner is loose near the rear window, and there are cracks in the dash and some of the wood trim. The radio is inoperative. The seller reports that the car will not start when in park and needs to be started in neutral. Moderate reconditioning is needed.
/ 10
Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
10801612077464
Odometer:
43,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
on Rolled Odometer 2.8-Liter Inline-Six Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Ivory Paint Dark Brown MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels US-Specification Headlights Hood Ornament Driver-Side Mirror Air Conditioning
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280S sedan is finished in Ivory over Dark Brown MB-Tex and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
It was repainted in 2020 and features a hood ornament, a driver-side mirror, US-specification headlights, and 14″ steel wheels with bright-finished covers as well as dual Weber carburetors and air conditioning.
This W108 280S sedan was acquired by the seller in 2018 and is now offered at no reserve with workshop manuals, service records, spare parts, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Light Ivory (670) and underwent rust repairs and a repaint in 2020, according to the seller.
Exterior features include a hood ornament, polished trim, a driver-side mirror, US-...
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£4,042
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,240
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,593
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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