1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Sedan - White - 85,542km - W108, 2.8L Inline-Six, Automatic, Right-Hand Drive
Price Guide: $18,000 - $28,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE | W108 Sedan | 2.8L M110 Inline-Six | Automatic | 85,542km | White | Right-Hand Drive | Villawood NSW
Description
The W108 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE is widely regarded as one of the finest luxury saloons of its generation. Produced from 1965 to 1972, the W108 platform set the template for the modern executive car, combining independent double-wishbone suspension, power-assisted steering, and a refined 2.8-litre inline-six with a level of build quality that was virtually unmatched at the time. Right-hand drive Australian-delivered examples are significantly rarer than European counterparts, and collector demand for honest, unrestored W108s has grown steadily over the past decade.
This 1971 example presents as a well-preserved original car rather than a restored one. The white exterior holds reasonable gloss across the major panels with expected minor stone chipping on the bonnet leading edge and front guards. Panel gaps are even and consistent throughout, and all four doors open and close as they should. The original steel wheels wear period-correct hubcaps. The tan leather interior shows wear consistent with the vehicle's age, including expected creasing on the driver's seat bolster and armrests. The original steering wheel and dashboard are intact, with the wood veneer trim present on both the dash and door cards. Photos confirm the tan leather seating is largely original and structurally sound, with the expected patina of a 50-plus year old cabin. The engine bay houses the 2.8-litre M110 inline-six, showing appropriate age-related patina on ancillary components but no obvious signs of neglect.
For collectors seeking an authentic unrestored W108, the price guide of $18,000 to $28,000 positions this car honestly within the current market. Low-mileage right-hand drive examples with original interiors intact are becoming increasingly difficult to source, and the appeal of an unrestored survivor is genuine. The W108 is not a car that needs to be perfect to be desirable.
Features
* 2.8-litre M110 inline-six petrol engine
* Automatic transmission
* Right-hand drive, Australian-delivery specification
* Power-assisted steering
* Original tan leather interior
* Original wood-trimmed steering wheel and dashboard panels
* Original instrument cluster, functioning gauges
* Four-door saloon body
* Original steel wheels with period-correct hubcaps
* Climate control system present
* Rear seatbelts fitted
Condition Notes
* White paint shows minor stone chipping on bonnet leading edge and front guards, consistent with age
* Chrome trim and bumpers show age-related patina and light oxidation
* Interior leather shows wear consistent with age and mileage, particularly driver's seat bolster
* Passenger-side dashboard veneer shows peeling and delamination, requiring attention
* Engine bay shows light surface oxidation on ancillary components, consistent with age
* No evidence of major accident repair; panel gaps even throughout
Specifications
Year: 1971
Make/Model: Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
Series: W108
Body: Four-Door Sedan
Engine: 2.8-litre M110 Inline-Six, Naturally Aspirated
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Odometer: 85,542 Kilometres
Colour: White
Seats: 5
Steering: Right-Hand Drive
Location: Villawood, NSW
Price Guide: AUD $18,000 - $28,000
Chassis No: 10805722005987
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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