£4,815
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
Bring A Trailer • Canada • 11 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£4,815
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
Canada • 11 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE, offered at no reserve, features a desirable blue-over-blue color scheme and a 2.8L inline-six engine. While it includes features like a sunroof, power windows, and air conditioning, the listing notes several cosmetic issues such as a bent antenna and a dinged sunroof panel, indicating it's an 'Above Average' condition vehicle needing moderate reconditioning.
Condition
5
The car has several cosmetic imperfections including a bent antenna, a ding in the sunroof panel, and a gap in the right rear window frame. While mechanically functional with a 2.8L inline-six and automatic transmission, these exterior flaws suggest a need for moderate reconditioning.
/ 10
135,000 miles
12305312005395
LHD
Canada
Automatic
12005395
1978
Auction
£4,815
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
Bring A Trailer • Canada • 11 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Blue Paint Blue Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Power Windows Cruise Control Cassette Stereo Air Conditioning Sunroof This blue-over-blue 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE was purchased by the late owner in 2011 and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Features include a sunroof, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, power windows, cruise control, a cassette stereo, and air conditioning.
This C123 280CE is offered in Canada by the seller on behalf of an estate with Ontario registration.
The car is finished in blue and features a sunroof, fog lights, dual side mirrors, a power antenna, and anodized aluminum window trim.
The antenna is bent; there is a ding in the sunroof panel, and the right rear window frame has a gap.
The silver 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin tires.
Stopping power is provided by ventilated discs at each corner.
The cabin features seating surfaces trimmed in blue...
Price Analysis vs Other (W123) 280 CEs
£1,460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,899
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,987
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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