1973 Mercedes Benz 280SE Finished in highly desirable Schwarz Black and Tobacco interior Sold new at Walt Goyle Volkswagen, Muncie, IN 2/9/73 after European delivery Three owner car with extensive service history since new. Desirable 4.5L M117 V8 Engine 3-Speed Automatic Transmission Believed to be actual miles based on service receipts and stamps Factory air conditioning MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this documented three owner 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE. The finish of this dramatic Schwarz black Benz defies its age and would be comfortable as a daily driver, weekend driver, or car show participate. Ironically this is one of the few times the U.S. Mercedes gets the larger 4.5L displacement than its 3.5 cousin in Germany. TheMercedes-Benz W108 and W109areluxury cars produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1965 through to 1972 and 1973 in North America only. The cars were successful in Germany and in export markets including North America and Southeast Asia. A three owner car from the same state is rare enough, but throw in the fact that this car has documentation listed all the way back to Germany! Everything from the original PDI (in Germany) to stamped schedule maintenance book (up to 60,000 miles) to service history records up to last year! To further illustrate how these previous owners were dedicated to the care for this Mercedes, in most cases they continued to take it to the same service facilities as the other previous owners...rather than starting over at a new place. Finished in a beautiful deep Schwarz Black, the newer professional paint job shows extremely well with only minor imperfections visible upon close inspection. Front and rear bumpers have an excellent fit and finish that show well. All trim pieces are present and have a brilliant finish. Headlights and taillights are in very condition with no hazing or cracks. Front grill is also nice with a added feature an authentic grill "Club" badge from Mercedes in Stuggart! Paint and body are exceptional with no visible evidence of repair or damage that we could find. Inside, the rich Tobacco MB-Tex vinyl seats all look great with no major signs of wear visible. Excellent matching carpet throughout the interior. Overall the genuine wood veneer looks great, however there is some lifting on the drivers side dash top. The door panels and dashboard are matched perfectly the exterior of the car and look fantastic. The headliner mirrors the rest of the cabin and completes the theme.Steering wheel in great condition, power windows, power locks, Becker Europa AM/FM radio. The OEM steel wheels have the exterior matching full hub caps. This nicely represented Mercedes is equipped with the 4.5L SOHC cast-iron block m117 V8, 3-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, 4 wheel disc brakes, 14 inch OEM steel wheels with Schwarz matching full Mercedes hub caps. Rarely will you get the opportunity to own a Mercedes with this amount of documented service history. Ideal for an everyday driver or weekend get-a-ways, this 280SE is the way it's suppose to be...luxurious exterior with the heart of German motorsports. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Current mileage on the odometer shows 98,643 and is believed to be actual, according to the service records and stamps. It is sold as is on a clean & clear mileage exempt title. VIN: 10806712021428