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£13,488
41-Years-Family-Owned 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5
United States • 2 Oct 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5, a 41-year family-owned vehicle, presents with a Dark Red exterior and Cognac leather interior, featuring sought-after options like air conditioning and a sunroof. Despite recent maintenance on various systems, it exhibits mechanical issues such as rough idling and stalling, alongside noted cosmetic flaws like rust and corrosion, requiring significant reconditioning.
Condition
4
The car has several cosmetic issues including rust on the lower fender, corrosion on the trunk lid, and an inaccurate odometer. Mechanically, it idles roughly and stalls, requiring replacement of the idle control motor. While it has been maintained with recent service on the suspension, brakes, fuel system, and transmission, these issues prevent a higher rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
10905712000131
Odometer:
20,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 4.5-Liter V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Dark Red Paint Cognac Leather Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels w/Body-Color Hubcaps Sunroof Quad Headlights Becker Europa Stereo Air Conditioning Power Windows & Central Locks Service Manual
This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 is said to have been purchased from the original owner by the seller’s father in 1985, and ownership was transferred to the seller in California in 2025.
Powered by a 4.5-liter V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission, the car is finished in Dark Red over Cognac leather upholstery.
Equipment includes 14″ steel wheels, a self-leveling air suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, a sunroof, stacked quad headlights, wrap-around bumpers, front bucket seats, a Becker Europa AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, and power windows.
This W109 is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of their spouse with a service manual, service record copies, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.
The car is finished ...
Points of note
£2,874
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£29,310
Median Price (Since 2020)
£167,104
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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