1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5
c.£130,000 restoration

Registration No: MPA 30K
Chassis No: 10805722009968
MOT: Exempt

• A rare UK supplied, right-hand drive V8 ‘flagship’ 280SE
• Specified with automatic transmission
• Comprehensively restored between 2013 - 2016 at a cost of £130,000+
• Approximately 1,100 miles covered over the past decade

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. Powered by a freshly-developed 3499cc SOHC V8 engine allied to four-speed automatic transmission, it was credited with developing some 200bhp.

Purchased at auction by our vendor in 2021 (for the sum of £45,000); This 280SE saloon presents in excellent overall condition following an extensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration. It is powered by the ‘M116’ V8, coupled to a four-speed automatic gearbox. An original UK-market example, it was despatched in May 1972 starting life Red, before being resprayed in the stunning gloss Black it presents today. Restored at a cost exceeding £130,000 by T&D Heaney Motor Co. between 2013 and 2016 - the car will be accompanied by a substantial invoice detailing the works carried out. During its restoration, the car’s bodywork was fully stripped and repaired where necessary, while the doors, front and rear wings, boot floor, side members and bootlid were replaced. Inside, the cabin has been retrimmed in tan leather with black piping on the seats and matching tan carpets, while the original wood dashboard trim is still in place. Factory equipment includes power steering, air conditioning and electric windows. The radio has been replaced with a contemporary digital system, with upgraded speakers to the parcel tray. The car is exempt from mandatory MOT testing due to its age, and its last test was conducted on 15 October 2012 at 98,188 miles, resulting in a clean pass with no warnings or advisories. The car has covered less than 1,100 miles since its extensive restoration which included a full engine and gearbox overhaul, replacement of all service items and chains, and servicing of the air conditioning system.

For more information, please contact:
Adam Sykes
adam.sykes@handh.co.uk
07429 600332