1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5
Price on request — Call for price (own page price field shows $0.00 USD placeholder)
Photos for this listing are on their way. In the meantime, the seller's own photos are on the original listing, linked below.
Details
| Year | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Model | 280SEL 4.5 |
| Series | W108 |
| Mileage | Not stated in extract |
| Transmission | Not recorded |
| Condition | Amazing original condition, longtime California car, just two owners from new, all original paint in amazing condition, recently reupholstered in leather to original pattern, one small crack on dash top, recently serviced + four new tires, judged at Legends of the Autobahn (Monterey) and received a Silver Star Preservation Certificate. |
| Seller | British Sports Cars |
| Listed by | Dealer |
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Notes | ORIGINAL |
About this car
1972 280SEL 4.5 at British Sports Cars in San Luis Obispo, CA. Amazing original condition, longtime California car, just two owners from new, all original paint in amazing condition, recently reupholstered in leather to original pattern, one small crack on dash top, recently service The dealer publishes no price for this car, so the number has to come from a call. Harvested from the dealer's own website on Nov 2, 2026 — confirm availability at the source before travelling.
What the photos show
- the photos could not be viewed — every sampled image came back as a dead Azure BlobNotFound error, so there is no usable photo evidence to judge or spend on
- can't judge the paint — no photo loaded, so no way to know if it needs paint work or not
- can't judge the chrome and trim — no photo loaded, so no way to know if rechroming money is needed
- can't judge the seats and interior — no photo loaded, so no way to know if reupholstering money is needed
- can't judge the dash and gauges — no photo loaded, so no way to know if dash or wood repair money is needed
- can't judge the engine bay — no photo loaded, so no way to know if bay cleanup or engine work money is needed
- can't judge the underside — no photo loaded, so hidden rust money cannot be ruled out
Money: no price is listed for this car and the listing offers no usable photo evidence at any price — get working photos or see it in person before any money moves
Interested in this car? View the original listing at British Sports Cars — the sale is handled by the seller on their own site.
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