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West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and simply stunning example of this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Long Wheel Base (W108. 019 Series) 2. 8L 160HP 6 Cylinder Sedan (built only between the dates 1/68-4/71. with this particular car being built in 8/1970) and obviously always coveted and always garaged and covered with no signs of any accidents and owned until recently by a long time owner with all recent service records kept methodically in a thick file showing that at no time was any expense spared on this particular vehicles preventive maintenance! Purchased with all original owners manuals. this is a fully loaded and mostly completely stock example. apart from its radio. with a center console with floor shifter. power windows. power steering. power brakes. rare factory portable steel gas tank. tools. spare wheel and jack. original Mercedes Benz factory 'Bundt' style alloy wheels. factory sunroof and factory air conditioning! The car is in mostly still in all original and stock condition with its original 'Gray Blue Metallic Clearcoat' (Weiss - Code 906) color paint in simply fantastic condition with a striking black steel roof with a factory sunroof and its gorgeous mostly all original and matching dark blue leather interior! The highly desirable 2. 8L/160HP 6 cylinder engine runs smooth and strong and this is a car fully loaded with factory options including power steering. power brakes. power windows. sunroof. air conditioning. fog lamps. vacuum central locking. and a stunning interior with matching carpet and kick panel carpet all in exceptionally fine condition throughout and with no cracks in the original dashboard or wood veneer. The car must have spent almost all of its life garaged and covered as it is in truly exceptional condition throughout with all the chrome. including both front and rear bumpers in very good condition and all the typical rust-prone areas solid and rust-free. The car has a razor straight body with no signs of any accidents or damage whatsoever! This car must truly be seen to be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool. These 280SEL Long Wheel Base cars were built to be the ultimate long distance touring car with fully independent suspension that will hold any road without wandering or being unsettled by rough terrain and with 4" of extra rear legroom and seats contoured by orthopedic surgeons to give firm support on specially tuned springs and a steering system with a special shock absorbing system! It all adds up to a completely different level of luxury and sophistication. This is one exceptionally fine and head-turning example of a mostly completely original and quite rare 1971 Mercedes 280SEL Long Wheel Base Sedan (which is 4" longer than a regular 280SE. and as stated in the brochure 'invested in the rear compartment legroom only and not squandered in useless overhang!') in rare turn-key ready daily appreciating. daily driving and daily head-turning condition! Perfect for the Mercedes collector or enthusiast or any classic car lover looking for an affordable and reliable daily driving classic European car!For further information contact West Coast Classics through EBay or on 310-399-3990 during regular California business hours. WEST COAST CLASSICS. LLC Please note: TERMS OF SALE: YOU BID TO OWN: This vehicle is being sold by West Coast Classics. LLC; we are licensed and bonded vehicle dealers in the state of California. Please note that all vehicles sold to be registered in the state of California will be charged California sales tax on the final EBay sales price and any required DMV licensing. smog. documentation and registration fees. If leaving the state or country. the vehicle must be picked up by a professional licensed auto transportation company that can provide a bill of lading. otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed auto transport companies provide these). Any out of the state and international buyers will upon completion of the sale be sent by FEDEX the title and bill of sale for the vehicle and will be personally responsible for any sales tax and licensing and registration fees in their home state or province. All bids are legal and binding contracts to purchase the vehicle and by bidding you are hereby entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle and agreeing to accept and abide by these terms of sale: Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is. where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1. 00 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer. cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1. 00 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time. the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again. please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles. especially classic and older vehicles. are by definition unique and complex and their condition. for better or worse. must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. Good luck and thanks for your interest!