Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5

1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5
Introducing this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5, finished in Byzantinischgold Metallic and paired with a dark blue interior. This full-size luxury sedan represents the final evolution of Mercedes-Benz’s W108 series, combining understated design with the robust performance of a V8-powered drivetrain.

Highlights:
- Exterior Color: Byzantinischgold Metallic
- Interior Color: Dark Blue
- 4.5-liter V8 Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Power Steering
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
- FM/AM Radio
- VDO Instrumentation
- 14-inch Steel Wheels w/ White-line Tires

Equipped with a fuel-injected 4.5-liter V8, automatic transmission, and power steering. Additional features include four-wheel disc brakes, chrome bumpers and trim, side marker lights, a single exhaust outlet, and 14-inch steel wheels wrapped in Continental thin whitewall tires. The trunk houses a full-size spare tire along with a Bilstein jack.

Inside, the cabin offers a combination of comfort and classic styling, featuring bucket seats with headrests, a center console, power windows, air conditioning, and a two-spoke steering wheel with a horn ring. Period-correct details such as VDO instrumentation, an analog clock, and an FM/AM radio complete the interior.

The W108 chassis is known for its overengineered build quality, with many components designed to exceed typical durability standards of the era. This example is currently not running and is offered as a project, presenting a rewarding opportunity to restore a highly desirable Mercedes-Benz sedan. For $8,950