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£24,575
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL
United States • 13 Jul 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL is a desirable W108 model with a two-tone blue exterior and blue leather interior, powered by a 2.8L inline-six and automatic transmission.
It has seen recent mechanical attention including new tires and brakes, but shows some cosmetic wear with a damaged rear bumper and worn upholstery, requiring some reconditioning.
Condition
6
The car has undergone some recent maintenance and replacements (tires, wheel bearings, brake components, water pump, fuel filter, ignition coil, spark plugs, exhaust system) and has had the AC recharged and headliner dyed. However, it has oil drips when parked, worn upholstery in some areas, and a damaged rear bumper. These issues indicate it falls into the 'Good' category, requiring some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
10801912077023
Odometer:
73,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Two-Tone Blue Paint Blue Leather Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels Chrome Bumpers Driving Lights Wood Interior Trim Air Conditioning Push-Button AM/FM Radio Power Windows
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL is finished in two-tone blue over blue leather upholstery and is powered by a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes chrome bumpers, driving lights, and 14″ wheels with body-color covers as well as wood interior trim, air conditioning, a push-button AM/FM radio, and power windows.
The car was listed and was acquired by the seller in 2025.
This W108 280SEL is offered at no reserve with an owner’s manual, spare parts, and an Arkansas title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Grey Blue Metallic (906) with a dark blue (904) roof, and the lower portion of the body is said to have been repainted under previous ownership.
Exterior features include a hood ornamen...
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£4,588
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,277
Median Price (Since 2020)
£52,479
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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