Highlights

Recently resprayed
Lovely original interior
Lots of recent mechanical work

The Appeal

This 280 SE looks like a great example of a Mercedes W108, having been recently resprayed and received a long list of mechanical servicing and attention. It looks smart on the outside, and the interior is in lovely original condition, so the next owner will be able to make the decision as to whether the upholstery and carpets should be preserved or renewed.

Mercedes from this era have an excellent reputation for longevity, with examples performing sterling service as long-distance taxis for many decades in far-flung corners of the globe. The W108 is a solidly built and dependable car, which is known to keep on going.

This makes it the ideal candidate for use as a daily driver. Alternatively, its next keeper may decide to store it carefully for use on nice summer afternoons.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 6th June 1969
The vendor states that the car will come with a new MOT
Road Tax and MOT exempt
Five former keepers
More paperwork to follow, including invoices for reportedly £10,000 of work
Original owner’s manual

The Interior

Some cracking and crazing to the steering wheel rim
Dashboard veneer in good condition
Dashboard top free from splits or cracks
Steering column mounted gear shifter
Seat covers generally good, but with a few rips and tears
Some wear to the carpets in the footwells
Headlining secure but has a few light stains
Driver’s headrest missing
Door cards generally clean and tidy
Gauges clear and bright
The heater fan is reportedly intermittent
Original Motorola radio
Original seatbelts still fitted

The Exterior

Resprayed recently in metallic bronze, a metallic version of the original colour
This paint appears to be in excellent condition, with no notable chips or scratches wi could see
The body is nice and straight, with good panel gaps
The external brightwork looks good, with the chrome plating remaining in good condition
Colour matched hubcaps on steel wheels
The underside has reportedly received rust treatment
Mercedes three-pointed star still proudly displayed on the bonnet
Distinctive tall headlamps
Lamp lenses appear clear and bright

The Mechanics

The vendor tells us that the following work has been carried out in the past three years:

Bosch fuel pump rebuilt
New ignition leads and spark plugs
New brake servo from Colin Ferns in London
Belts, bushes and fuel hoses replaced
Fuel injectors ultrasonically cleaned
Ignition timing se
Throttle linkage adjusted
Thermo timer switch replaced
Recent full service including transmission fluid
Steering box reconditioned
Rubber exhaust mounts replaced
New battery fitted

Summary

Presented in good useable condition, this W108 would be a great candidate for ‘the one car to do everything’. With the right maintenance, it will keep going forever and it looks smart wherever it goes.

Alternatively this appears to be a good starting point for a car to bring up to a high standard of restoration, should you desire.

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