£6,896
1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£6,896
1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
US • 16 Jul 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE, recently refinished in Champagne Metallic, has seen extensive mechanical work including a rebuilt fuel distributor and new brakes/shocks. The interior features retrimmed Sienna vinyl seats and a JVC stereo, though the cruise control is inoperable. Offered at no reserve with a clean Carfax, this C123 presents a compelling opportunity for classic Mercedes enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car has undergone significant recent work, including refinishing the body, retrimming the seats, and replacing numerous mechanical components like brakes, shocks, and exhaust. While it has a clean Carfax and new interior elements, the cruise control is noted as not working, and the wood trim has been refinished, suggesting some wear and tear typical of a car of this age. It presents as very good condition.
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102,000 miles
WDB12305312019150
1980
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United States
£6,896
1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Champagne Metallic Paint Sienna Vinyl Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels w/Color-Matching Hub Caps Sunroof JVC Stereo Automatic Climate Control Clean Carfax Report This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE spent time in Colorado before the seller’s purchase in 2021, and subsequent work included refinishing the Champagne Metallic body, retrimming the Sienna vinyl seats, rebuilding the fuel distributor, and replacing the shocks, brake pads, rotors, air conditioning compressor, exhaust system, thermostat, and various ignition components.
Powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, the car features a sunroof, 14″ steel wheels with color-matching hubcaps, a JVC stereo, and R134a-based air conditioning.
This C123 280CE is offered in Georgia at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.
The car was finished from the factory in Champagne Metallic (473) and has been re...
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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