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£28,242
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280GE 5-Speed
United States • 24 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280GE is a well-maintained classic with desirable features like a 5-speed manual transmission and locking differentials. Recent mechanical work enhances its appeal, though cosmetic issues like paint chips and interior wear are present.
Condition
6
The car has paint chips, paint touch-ups, and rust noted under the rear taillight. The driver's seat has a tear, and the air conditioning will need an R134a conversion. The speedometer is a replacement and true mileage is unknown, though the seller reports chassis mileage as 127k. Despite these issues, recent maintenance includes servicing the fuel injection system, and replacing the warm-up regulator, starter, spark plugs and wires, tires, battery, and water pump.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
46023217038031
Odometer:
127,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
on Rolled Speedometer 2.8-Liter Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Dual-Range Transfer Case Front & Rear Locking Differentials Anthracite Gray Metallic Paint Patterned Cloth Upholstery 15" Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels Power Steering Power Windows Clarion CD Stereo Front Bucket Seats
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280GE is a three-door station wagon that was imported to the US in 1985, and sold new through Europa International Inc.
of Santa Fe, Nevada.
It it is said to have had registration history in California, and also spent time in Pennsylvania and Maine prior to the seller’s purchase in 2026.
Powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six linked with a five-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and front and rear locking differentials, the truck is finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic over patterned cloth and vinyl upholstery.
Features include 15″ five-spoke alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, a Clarion stereo, and front bucket seats.
Since 2025, the fuel injection sy...
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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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