Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE (1978)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE from 1978 in the color pastel gray with a gray leather interior.

Highlights:

• 3rd hand, checkbook available (not complete) and well-maintained overall condition
• Interior with gray leather upholstery and wooden fittings
• Extensive documentation since original order form
• Investments amounting to approx. 14,000 €. Firstly, complete paint job in original color, carried out in 2019 by a specialist company in Portugal In 2023 overhaul of the technology (radiator, cylinder heads, water pump etc.) carried out by Oldtimer Service Harald Vollmer.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1978
• First registration: Germany, 1978
• Location: 25336 Elmshorn, Germany
• Number of owners: 3 (2 owners within one family)
• Partially restored
• Repaired accident damage. This is rear axle damage which was repaired by a specialist workshop in 1986 (see invoice in the documents)
• H license plate
• Approved
• TÜV until 06/25
• Immediately ready to drive

Facts and figures

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Pastel gray
• Interior with gray leather upholstery and brown wooden fittings
• Complete repainting in original color (year 2019)

Engine and transmission:

• 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 185 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in June 2023

Mileage:

• 115,000 km (read off)
• The mileage can be traced

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, (not complete) checkbook, extensive documentation from original order to partial restoration through invoices, valuation report (2020; grade 3+)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition - light rust film, cavity sealed
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Signs of use in accordance with age
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the vehicle

Experience timeless elegance with the Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE from 1978. This lovingly maintained vehicle offers a leather interior, a powerful 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder engine, new paint in original color and a mileage of 115,000 km. After taking over from the previous owner, the vehicle was extensively repaired and partially restored by the seller. A vehicle full of history and character, ready for new adventures.