Winning Bid: € 3.700,00
Item condition:
Reserve price has been met
| Construction year | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 280C |
| Country | Hamburg, Germany |
| Currently registered | Yes |
| Chassis number | 11407312003486 |
| Owned for | 6 years |
| Mileage | 82.000 miles |
| Km's driven since purchase | 6000 miles |
This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C was purchased new from the Lyle Pearson Company of Boise, Idaho on June 20, 1973. The original owner purchased the car for $11,157, less the trade-in value of his 1970 Pontiac. In 1999, the car passed to his daughter. The twin-cam M110 inline-six was rebuilt in 1999 by a Euro-specialist in Idaho. Records are said to be complete back to new, including the original purchase records, books, manuals, and service records. The car was imported to Germany in 2017 and is now sold by a dealer near Hamburg with German Registration.
The car is finished in Maple Yellow with color-matched wheel covers. Stock trim appears intact, and US market lighting is still present. A dent is visible in the rear chrome trim, and the clearcoat is starting to fade on the right rear fender.
The interior has been modified with a retro-styled modern headunit in the stock location. The interior wood veneers show some discoloration, and a crack is visible on the dash. The seller states that the right rear window does not currently roll down, and that a tear is present on the right headrest.
The front seats have been reupholstered in tan vinyl, though the headrests and rear seat are the original bamboo-colored MB-Tex. There is a hole in the driver’s carpet, and the vertical portion of the carpet nearest to the driver’s door sill is missing.
Power comes from a carbureted M110 twin-cam inline six. The engine is backed by a 4-speed, column shifted automatic. In preparation for sale the selling dealer perfor med an oil change, fitted a new air filter, and replaced the alternator. The original owner’s daughter had the engine rebuilt in 1999 at 70,324 miles by Alpine Motors of Grangeville, Idaho.
Numerous photos of the underside are provided in the gallery, including photos of the floors, rockers and suspension components.
Service records are said to be complete back to new, including the window sticker and bill of sale from the original dealer. The original books and manuals are included, as is the original radio.
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