15th Mar, 2023 13:00
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Sold for £17,438
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: FKA 114L
Chassis No: 10805722011937
MOT: Exempt
- A rare UK delivered right-hand drive 280SE
- Fitted with an automatic transmission
- Only 4 registered keepers on the V5C
- Currently showing 59,228 miles, which are believed credible
Among the fastest, most luxurious saloons of its generation, the four-door Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 was introduced at the 1970 Amsterdam Motor Show. The work of Paul Bracq, its elegant, understated lines were shared with the rest of the W108 range but gave little clue as to the newcomer's reputed 125mph potential. Based around a beautifully engineered monocoque bodyshell equipped with all-round independent suspension (double-wishbone front / swing-axle rear), power-assisted recirculating ball steering and four-wheel disc brakes, the model was powered by a freshly developed 3499cc SOHC V8 engine allied to four-speed automatic transmission. Credited with developing some 200bhp and 211lbft, the all-alloy powerplant was feted for its flexibility, refinement and punch. Only in production between July 1970 and September 1972, the 280SE 3.5 is notable as one of the last Mercedes' saloons to be handbuilt.
First registered in October of 1972, this rather rare UK-delivered right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Saloon is finished in a particularly striking shade of Blue with a Light Tan leather interior. To ensure the maximum of driving comfort the car was specified with an automatic transmission. Originally registered ‘FKA 114L’, the 280SE carried the registration ‘124 AH’ from 1984 to 2010 before being reunited with its original registration number once again. Showing just 59,228 miles on the speedometer, which cannot be warranted but are believed credible, this Mercedes has only 4 registered keepers. According to the vendor, the 280SE presents well and runs and drives as it should. A file containing a collection of invoices and a current V5C accompanies the car.
For more information, please contact:
Julian Pinkster
julian.pinkster@handh.co.uk
07889 223 904
Auction: Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire, 15th Mar, 2023
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