1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE

I’ve referenced the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C280 that my mother has owned for the last 14 years on occasion here at GCFSB. It’s been a dependable machine, racking up close to 130,000 miles so far and not skipping a beat. No matter how many new cars I may get behind the wheel of, each time I’m reacquainted with the C280, it’s like meeting up with an old friend. It is just a comfortably reassuring automobile. I like to think of the W202 and the G-class, which is still in production, as some of the last true Mercedes-Benzes, carrying on with DNA from cars like this 280SE we see here for sale in Illinois. Other than the fact they both have 2.8 liter six cylinder engines, on the surface there isn’t much in common. Dig deeper, however, and it becomes apparent why these kind of cars are still driven daily and have been in families for years as heirlooms, handed down from generation to generation.

Click for details: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE on eBay

Year: 1972
Model: 280SE
Engine: 2.8 liter inline-6
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 120,873 mi
Price: $19,900 Buy It Now

1972 Mercedes 280 SE 4dr Sedan

White Exterior Over Borwn Leather Interior

ONLY 120,873 ORIGINAL MILES!

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS:

Automatic Transmission

2.8-Liter Straight Six Cyclinder Engine

142 Horsepower

Power Windows

Power Steering

Leather

AM/FM Stereo

Child Proof Rear Door Locks

Front Fog Lights

Air Conditioning

Heated Rear Window

Vehicle Tool Kit

14″ Mercedes OEM Wheels

VEHICLE HISTORY:

Clean History!!!

Service Records!!!

Mercedes Mechanic Expert Own!!!

All Original Paint Except For Hood!!!

INCLUDES:

*1-Remote Master Keys*

*Original Manuals*

*Floor Mats*

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If you are looking for a reasonably priced classic Mercedes-Benz, the 280SE is a very solid bet. While less powerful than the monster 300SEL 6.3, it is far less complicated yet more advanced and better equipped than some of the more basic carbureted models in the W108 range. It is also one of those classics you wouldn’t be afraid of using regularly. These cars perform admirably when compared to more modern machines and they aren’t so valuable that you would be afraid to take it out of the garage from time to time. We saw a 1971 280SE with 80,000 miles sell for $27,200 last May. Considering this car is one year newer but has more miles, the price isn’t too far off the mark. Hagerty is listing the top end of the range to be around $20,000, but it seems the market for these W108s might be creeping up.

-Paul