1973 Mercedes-Benz W108 280SEL 4.5 V8 - Floorshift Car!!

Few vehicles are as distinctive and unique as the 108 and 109 chassis Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Although there are other vehicles that are instantly recognizeable - the Gullwing Mercedes, he '57 Chevy, nd the DeLorean to name a few - there is no other vehicle so classy, et affordable as a 108 or 109 chassis Mercedes-Benz. These models also made their way into many shows and movies - and still do, ven to this day. From Seinfeld ("The Jimmy") to The Simpsons ("The Bart Wants What It Wants"), nd every genre in between, he 108 and 109 will live on forever.

The 108 and 109 Chassis Mercedes Benz vehicles are the last truly hand-built S-Class Mercedes vehicles (aside from some current AMG models). They were also the last vehicles with the infamous "Mercedes look" - stacked headlamps (on North American versions), urvy hoodlines, nd a very large front grille. To this day, any people can still recognize their lines as distinctively Mercedes, ven if they were not even born when the model was still in production.

The Mercedes-Benz W108 and W109, tyled by noted automobile designer Paul Bracq, ere built in Stuttgart in what was then West Germany, rom 1965 until 1972. Although production ended in 1972, ome vehicles were marketed and sold as 1973 model year versions in North America. They were typically late-production vehicles, nd some didn’t arrive in North America until 1973.

This Beauty was born in August of 1972, nd it was titled as a 1973 Model, aking it one of the last W108 V8 models rolling of the production line!!!!

What makes this beauty special is that it is All Original car – Original Paint, riginal Interior, nd Original Drive Train!

Mercedes made only 8,173 280SEL 4.5 V8’s in period from May of 1971 until November of 1972, nd this beauty is one of them!!! Also, .5 V8 was only offered to the North American Market, aking it particularly desirable in Europe! Add the highly desirable automatic floor shifter to the mix, nd you have a something that lots of collectors and Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts are looking for!!!

About the car:

Its Original Dark Red (#542G Dunkelrot) paint has a very nice presence, nd it makes this German Luxury Sedan look very elegant and timeless!! It still has a beautiful shine and luster, nd just upon closer inspection you can notice some imperfections and blemishes in the paint (some paint cracking on top of the hood and front fenders – mainly because of engine heat and the fact that paint is original and over 43 years old!!). We could have painted the front end, ut that would take away from its originality, atina and its overall beauty and the fact that Cars are original only once!!

Chrome is very nice and complete, ith nice and healthy luster and this beautiful sedan is a head turner and conversation piece everywhere it goes.

This Mercedes is very solid, nd its undercarriage is all original and unmolested!! Body is also straight, nd all doors, ood, nd trunk are operating with ease, ith everything lining up as it should. Factory VIN # stamping on the front radiator support is another sign of originality of this car. (please see pictures)

There is not a lot of 280SEL 4.5 V8’s out there in this solid, riginal and preserved condition!! As Mercedes made only a little bit over 8,100 of 4.5 V8 SEL’s, here is not a lot of them left period!!!! Add a rare floor gearshift option, nd number of survivors is even smaller!!

-Interior

Its original and elegant Black MB-Tex interior shows beautifully! Seats look great and are still comfortable and very supportive. Carpets and headliner are in great shape as well!! Also importantly there are no cracks on the dash, nd top of the door panels – trait of cars that spent majority of life on the hot sun with no protection!

Only thing not original on the inside is updated CD-Player, ith Satellite Radio option, hich is actually not a bad thing as you can listen to plethora of your favorite tunes, hile cruising down the road in this beauty!

-Engine & Transmission

4.5 Liter V8 Engine is strong and powerful as ever!

Automatic Transmission shifts smoothly and effortlessly through every gear and this German Yacht handles great, nd it is very comfortable.

Matching Tires are like brand new, ith lots of thread and life left in them!

Air Condition works as it should, nd this Classic is ready for some fun cruises!!!! There is nothing better than driving down the road in your Classic Mercedes-Benz!!!!

This beauty comes complete with its original maintenance books and manuals, riginal tool set, s well as the Original Temporary registration from the first owner who purchased it back on March 6th of 1973!!!!

Bottom line is that this is a very nicely kept, nmolested, riginal and complete Mercedes SEL, hat has a lot of potential, aking it a wonderful investment!!!

Title is clear and is ready to be transferred immediately ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!!! We will be glad to help winning buyer with finding the cheapest shipping quote for shipping, ersonally deliver the car to the local port for the out of the Country buyers, nd fill out all the necessary paperwork to make it easy and convenient for the winning buyer!

Picture is worth thousand words, o for the album with over 150 ADDITIONAL PICTURES (including additional pictures of the engine, nderside of the car, nterior, xterior, tc) please click on the link below:

https://picasaweb.google.com/108451484659047732511/1973Mercedes280SEL45V803

-TERMS OF SALE:

Buyers are encouraged, nd more than welcome to inspect this vehicle in person andbefore auction ends! Inspections performed after the point of sale will not be accepted or considered. Please review all the photos carefully, nd do all of your homework and due diligence in regard of this vehicle before auction ends!!!! Please do not assume anything and do ask any questions you might have in regard of this car, nd do ask for any additional photos that would be of interest for you, o we avoid case of "buyer’s remorse" afterwards.

Please be advised that this is not a brand new vehicle, nd it should not be treated as such!!! It is a 44 years oldpre-ownedclassic vehicle which has been previously on the road used and driven, o therefore with respect to its age and the miles it has, here will most likely be average wear and tear,such as minor scratches, inor dings, mall rock chips or any other imperfections that are expected to be seen on a previously owned and used vehicle. We do our best to disclose any substantial blemishes in our photos and descriptions. Opinions and expectations can vary, o Please Telephone Us If You Have Any Questions or Concerns Regarding the Condition of This Vehicle.

Once a vehicle leaves our premises no refunds, redits or adjustments will be issued.

This vehicle is being soldAS-IS, here is, nd without any warranty expressed, ritten, r implied. All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. We do not manufacture our product. Each vehicle brand has its strengths, tyles, endencies, nd shortcomings. Therefore, espite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, e are not able to warranty a manufacturer’s workmanship or a previous owner’s diligence in care.

Some vehicles may come with the balance/remainder of the factory warranty, ut it’s the responsibility of the buyer to check with that vehicles Original dealer/manufacturer about those, nd their terms and conditions. We will do our best to disclose if the vehicle does come with the balance of factory warranty. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, uthenticity, enuineness, r defects herein, nd makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, mperfection, efect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. ANY and ALL representations made in the description above are made to the best of the Seller‘s knowledge, owever, ue to divergent notions of condition and quality, ou are encouraged to rely on your own physical inspection of the vehicle and not the description above. Furthermore, ue to the likelihood for latent and patent defects within and/or on a pre-owned vehicle, he Seller cannot guarantee that all issues are disclosed in the description above. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, sked any and as much questions they might have about the vehicle, nd to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Therefore, ny claims or disputes as a result of or relate to failure to disclose or misrepresentation are hereby waived by you. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale and end of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. It is agreed by all parties in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle, on through eBay or not, hat the proper venue for any legal proceedings or disputes will be conducted in Duval County, lorida, nder the laws of State of Florida.

The advertised mileage represents the miles when the vehicle was placed on eBay. These vehicles are test driven and demoed so mileage shown may differ at time of sale.

Also please be advised that we have the right to terminate this auction at any time, s the vehicle is offered for sale locally, nd through other means of advertisement.

By bidding on this auction, licking “buy it now” option, r by placing your offer,you agree that you have read, nderstand, ccept and will be bound, ithout modification, y all the terms, onditions and notices contained herein.

-PAYMENT TERMS:

$500Non-RefundableDeposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours after the end of the auction, nd winning bidder MUST contact us within this period to arrange payment and shipping details.

The balance(cash in person, oney order, ank loan or certified check, ire transfer) is due within3 daysafter the end of the auction!! All financial transactions must be completed before vehicle delivery.

Fees:

We do charge $185 documentary fee that will be added to the winning bid amount. This fee is used to cover any administrative and paperwork expenses, vernighting the documents to your door, nd issuing a 30 days temporary tag.

All buyers are responsible for all state, ounty, ity taxes and fees, s well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered in.

Florida Residents will be responsible for Florida Sales tax, ag & Title fees at the time of the sale, nd out-of-state Residents will be more than likely responsible for their states sales tax, ag & Title fees in their own state.

A temporary tag can be issued if needed to transport the vehicle back to your home state. Temp tags are good for 30 days.

If you have any questions about your Fees & Taxes please call or email, r check with your local DMV agency before bidding on our items.

If you need any special arrangements in regard of the payment, lease let us know in a timely manner, ndBEFOREauction ends, o you can get our approval to bid on the vehicle, nd we can work something out, therwiseIfterms of sale are not met (deposit within 24 hours, nd full payment within 3 days),that bidder will be reported to E-bay, nd second chance offer will be sent to the next highest bidder!!

-SHIPPING

We Specialize in Export of vehicles from United States, o if you need shipping quotes toANYWHERE IN THE WORLD,as well as in the United States, lease let us know, nd we will get them for you as soon as possible. We have two major international ports in our vicinity (Jacksonville Port, n Jacksonville Florida, nd Brunswick Port in Brunswick Georgia) so international shipping and Export is no problems!

We encourage bothDOMESTICandINTERNATIONALbidders to bid on this vehicle, nd we will be more than happy to help out with arranging shipping if winning bidder requires such help as We have good working relationships with few good domestic and international shipping companies that we used in the past.

Shipping cost is the responsibility of the winning bidder!

-ABOUT US:

Majestic Auto International, LC is located in SunnyJacksonville,Florida. We specialize in sale and export of antique, xotic and special interest vehicles. All of our vehicles are handpicked,inspected, nd if they don’t meet and satisfy our strict criteria, hey are not offered for sale to the retail market, ut are just passed along to the wholesale market. We want our customers to be happy with what they purchase from us, nd we only offer the cleanest cars that we would personally drive!! We pride ourselves on our selection of handpicked special interest vehicles, nd we want you to be our customer for Life!!

Why our cars have such a great prices? Our low overhead strategy which stands in stark contrast to the extravagant franchised dealerships translates to significant upfront savings to our customers!! The resultis a lower purchase price that will minimize the up-side-down effect on future trade-in values. It is proven fact that the “Best Car Values” are realized on depreciated 1-3 year old vehicles that still retain factory warranty.

Please feel free to contact us via e-mail atMajesticAutoInternational@gmail.com, r call 904-728-9688 & 904-571-5237 at any time with questions.

Visit us online atwww.majesticautointernational.com

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