NOTICE: Sorry, no more registrations are being accepted for this sale.
£6,500 - £7,500
Manufacturer:Mercedes Model:
280SE
First Registered:Import Registration No:
JN 528
Mileage: Chassis No:
MOT:December 2016 Colour:
Silver
The W108 was premièred at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1965. The initial model lineup consisted of three W108s: 250S, 250SE, and 300SE, as well as a sole W109, the 300SEL. Engines for the new car were carried over from the previous generation, but enlarged and refined. The W108 range was modified in November 1967, and now included 280S and 280SE. These models replaced the 250S, 250SE and 300SE, however production of export-designated 250S would continue until March 1969. In January 1968, the model line was joined by yet another car, the 280SEL. The car had the longer wheelbase of the W109, but lacked the pneumatic suspension and other features of the 300SEL. Hence the chassis code remained W108.
Performance on the cars improved. On the 280S the two downdraft carburettors produced 140 hp and could push the car to just over 100 mph, whilst 0-62 time was 12.5 seconds. The fuel-injected car delivered 160 hp, and featured a new pump which was not affected by temperature or altitude. Thanks to the air/oil filter, and a better arrangement of the cylinders, cooling and hence economy improved. Performance of the 280SE, 280SEL and 300SEL was all but identical, a top speed of 120 mph, and a 0-62 acceleration in 10.5 seconds was the result.
This car is a recent import from Cyprus. It had an MOT on arrival, but needs to be registered with the DVLA The car is sdaid to be in good all round condition, and the previous owner was a member of the Historic Car Club in Cyprus.
Help will be given, if required, to register the car with the DVLA.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Flat Fee Registration
12.00% inc VAT*
