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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280S Auto

VIC • Private

Comments from the seller

1968 Mercedes - Benz 280S This outstanding, single-owner vehicle shows just 69,294 genuine original miles and has been exceptionally well cared for since new. The condition speaks for itself, with the car driving beautifully and performing exactly as it should. A rare opportunity for enthusiasts, it comes complete with all original paperwork, documenting its history from day one. Finding an example with this level of originality, provenance, and ownership history is becoming increasingly difficult, making this a truly special car for the collector or passionate driver alike. The car is offered for sale solely to give a new owner the opportunity to enjoy and preserve this beautiful classic for years to come.

Car details

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Vehicle description
W108 Sedan 4dr Auto 4sp 2.8 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
4 speed Automatic
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.8L
Build date
November 1968
Compliance date
April 1969
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
Cost of financeSponsored
Cost to transportSponsored
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-17071925
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2778cc
Engine Size (L)
2.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
9
Engine Code
M130
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
100.0kW @ 4200rpm
Torque
223Nm @ 3600rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
65.8kW/t
Gears
4
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Column
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
82L
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Recirculating Ball
Rim Material
Steel
Front Rim Description
14x7.35
Rear Rim Description
14x7.35
Length
4900mm
Width
1810mm
Height
1440mm
Wheelbase
2750mm
Track Front
1482mm
Track Rear
1485mm
Tare Mass
1520kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
1960kg
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1968
Launch Month
5
Generation Name
108
Series
W108
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Sedan
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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