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!!!!!! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!!!!! Offered for sale or in part exchange against a motorhome is my Mercedes-Benz 280 S W116 carburettor, an iconic 1970s saloon in a configuration that has become rare: original Mercedes 5-speed manual gearbox. This is not a conversion: the 5-speed gearbox is confirmed by the chassis plate with Mercedes option code 428: “Manual five-speed transmission”. This option was not widely fitted to the W116 and is what makes this car so desirable to enthusiasts and collectors today. The vehicle also has power steering and carries code 429, corresponding to the combination of power steering and 5-speed manual gearbox. This gearbox makes a real difference to the driving experience: better flexibility on the road, lower engine revs in 5th and a much more modern drive than with a 4-speed. A rare specification for a carburettor 280 S, with its simple, reliable and enjoyable M110 engine. Specification: • Mercedes-Benz 280 S W116 • 136, 000 km certified • 2. 8 carburettor engine • Original 5-speed manual gearbox • Factory code 428: 5-speed manual gearbox • Power steering • Behr air conditioning • Electric windows to all four doors • Central locking • Headlight washers with wipers • Green heat-absorbing glass, sun strip and heated rear window • 4-wheel disc brakes • Original paint Blanc Classic 737 G • Collector's registration document • MOT valid until April 2031 Original equipment is confirmed by the chassis plate: • 466: central locking • 586: Behr air conditioning and electric windows • 593: green heat-absorbing glazing and heated rear window • 600: headlight washers / wipers • 620: emissions control system • 428: 5-speed manual gearbox • 737 G: Blanc Classic, Glasurit paint The car starts, drives and stops very well. The interior is very well preserved and the bodywork is in good order. It recently took part in the Montée Historique du Faron with the Club des Anciennes du Var. Full disclosure: the windscreen seal needs attention, a common fault on the W116. This does not stop you enjoying the car straight away. A Mercedes ready to drive, ideal for a collector or enthusiast specifically seeking a carburettor 280 S W116 with an original manual 5-speed gearbox
