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Highlights

Two former registered keepers
The vendor describes this as being in dry condition
DB180 Silver Grey over red basket weave hide
Recently serviced and tuned with refreshed carburettors

The Appeal

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280S W108 forms part of the carefully curated Blaauwbank Collection, which includes an eclectic mix of multi-generational cars, stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled dry-storage hangars in the arid climate of Central South Africa.

The W108-series 280S sits among the most refined saloons Mercedes-Benz produced in the early 1970s. Its 2.8-litre inline-six, fed by twin Zenith carburettors and paired with automatic transmission, delivered the kind of smooth, unhurried performance that made these cars such accomplished grand tourers.

Finished in the handsome combination of DB180 Silver Grey over red basket weave hide, this 1971 280S has had just two former registered keepers and shows 28,854 miles on the five-digit odometer, which is believed to have gone ‘around the clock’. The vendor states it is in dry condition throughout, a significant claim for a car of this age and type. It has recently benefited from a service and tune, including refreshed carburettors, and rides on new 14-inch tyres all round. This W108 looks a fine candidate for continued enjoyment.

Key Information

Mileage: 28,854 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: offered without technical inspection
Technical specs: 2.8L ‘M130’ inline-six engine featuring dual twin-choke carburettors, four-speed automatic transmission
Paperwork: offered with limited documentation

The Detail

DB180 Silver Grey paintwork
14-inch wheels with body-coloured hubcaps, spare wheel supplied
Red leather interior with basket-weave trim
Push-out front quarter light windows
Wood dashboard panel
Updated period-look stereo
Recently serviced and tuned
Carburettors refreshed
New 14-inch tyres fitted all round
The vendor states the car is in dry condition

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