Highlights
- Gorgeous Caledonian Green metallic with Palomino leather
- Lived in dry, cosseting South African climes until 2016
- Desirable 2.8L M130 model with manual box
- Large history file of ongoing maintenance in UK and South Africa
- Factory standard car in very good order
The Appeal
It may look, at first glance, like a three box saloon, but it’s the details that elevate the W108 to design masterpiece and explain its enduring appeal with collectors. The swoop of the rear arch line, the distinctive ‘stacked’ headlights, the kink in the seam between front and rear doors are all hints at Paul Bracq’s mastery.
This beautiful Caledonia Green metallic 280SE shows that all off to very good effect because it is in great condition. Rust free and all original steel work and paint is in place. One of the last built, it benefits from the durable M130 2.8L motor with fuel injection and a 4spd manual box.
The car was first registered in South Africa and spent its life there enjoying the country’s dry cosseting climes before arriving in the UK in 2016. It has had just three keepers since arriving and we are told comes with a large history file.
Although usefully MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt, there is a recent MOT that ran to April 2024 and contained no advisories.
Factory standard and with that fetching colour scheme, this is a really appealing example of one of Mercedes’ greatest saloons.
History and Paperwork
- Originally built in 1972
- Exceptional rust free condition
- Sold new in South Africa
- Imported to the UK in 2016 and now fully UK registered
- Three registered keepers from new
- Previous MOT valid until April 2024 with no advisories
- 21,895 kms (13,604 miles) showing on last MOT and 22,011 kms (13,677 miles) in photos
- Has been consistently dry stored and not used over winter
- Vendor advises car has large history file containing South African documentation, import paperwork, and UK service records
- Five digit odometer so low displayed mileage cannot be verified
- VIN: 10801860095603
- Car has had profile features in Mercedes Enthusiast and twice in Gazette Magazine (the magazine of the official Mercedes Benz club)
The Condition
- Presented in the sought-after colour combination of Caledonia green exterior with Palomino tan interior
- Bodywork is well preserved due to South Africa's warm climate and salt-free roads
- Factory standard car with steel wheels and body colour hub caps with chrome elements
- Some minor points to note to paintwork such as marks and chips to nearside rear arch
- Exterior chromework in very good order and appears to be completed
- Interior presents well with the original Palomino tan upholstery
- Dashboard and instrumentation appear to be in good order
- Fitted with classic-style period radio as shown
The Mechanics
- 2,792cc fuel injected M130 straight six engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Documented servicing and maintenance during its time in the UK
- No advisories on last voluntary MOT in 2024
- Few miles covered since the last MOT test
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