Bracq Friday: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5

If this isn’t peak Bracq Friday material, nothing is. Offered here is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5, one of Paul Bracq’s finest square-edged sedans and a true California one-owner survivor. The clear coat has faded on the horizontal surfaces, but the body beneath is straight, rust-free, and untouched by bondo. The 4.5 V8 runs strong thanks to a recent alternator, ignition components, fuel-injection service, and muffler. Inside, the original interior is remarkably well preserved with good seats, panels, carpets, and headliner, leaving only the wood and dash cover needing attention. With clean chrome, original hubcaps, a floor shift, and a stash of spare parts, this W108 is the perfect light-refresh classic that will continue to appreciate. Find this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 offered for $17,950 in Orange, CA via craigslist. Tip from Greg S.

From the seller:

1973 Mercedes benz 280SE
condition: excellent
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 68,000
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: sedan
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE. 4.5- V8
One Owner.

FLOOR SHIFT

New alternator, distributor, cap, rotor, spark plug, wires replaced last year among tires.
The fuel injection system and pump were serviced also. New muffler.
The car only needs a light refresh.
The engine runs strong and solid.

Very straight body with no dents or dings. The clear coat is faded on the roof, trunk and hood.
No bodywork, no bondo.
Some little work would turn this into a great investment.

Interior is in great original shape. seats, door panels, headliner, steering wheel and carpets are all well preserved.
All original hubcaps, chrome, moldings, lights, and grille – never replaced or messed with.
Needs wood refinishing and a dash cover.

Comes with lots of spare parts like a pair of Tail lights, some moldings and much more.

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