Mercedes-Benz 280

1969 Mercedes W108 280S Manual with power steering, , This beautiful 280S finished Light Ivory with Red Leather upholstery,started life in Johannesburg and was first registered on 9th October 1969 by J Visser. We are told he was a Pastor and was the only owner of the car in South Africa. The car was imported into the U.K in 2021. It was taken to GM Enterprises Mercedes Specialist for a full service and any work required for the mot and registration process, work carried out included removing, stripping and rebuilding the carburettors, renewed seals, gaskets and accelerator pumps, replaced brake servo and master cylinder, remove and rebuild front calipers with new seals and fit new rear calipers. All excellent matching tyres. It presents beautifully today having been dry stored, only emerging on dry sunny days to attend classic shows, and is very original, it hasn’t even ever had a radio fitted. Coming from a dry country the car has never been welded and is totally solid throughout with no signs of any corrosion. The paintwork displays a lovely lustre and the rich leather upholstery has minimal wear, the chrome equally as impressive and certainly belies its age. Mechanically the car is very impressive, the six cylinder engine starts easily and runs just as smoothly, the manual gearbox is quiet and precise operating with minimal effort and with factory power steering it is an absolute joy to drive. , The original Mercedes dealer wallet still accompanies the car some 56 years later and includes a stamped service book, owners manual and a fabulous hand written log detailing maintenance carried out from the early seventies right up to 2016 The recorded mileage is 31000 miles however being fitted with a 5 digit speedo, the service records suggest it to be plus 100,000 which as anyone with an understanding of these incredibly well engineered cars will appreciate to coin an old phrase ‘only just run in’ It is usual to see these models worldwide with over half a million miles still performing well with ultimate reliability. A real head turner that wants for nothing and is just waiting to be enjoyed in new hands. A car that will grace any showground and be a welcomed addition to any collection . , Although now tax and mot exempt a fresh mot will be applied upon sale for your own peace of mind.. , Part exchange considered. Nationwide U.K mainland delivery. , Walk around video available on our YouTube channel Fine Lines Classic cars (Northampton),
This 2021 Mercedes-Benz 280 Saloon is currently available for £15,995 in Northamptonshire with Petrol engine and Manual gearbox. For more information or to arrange a viewing, click here to send us an email using form below.