Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 3.5 W109 (1971)

A 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 3.5 (W109) is for sale in beige-gray metallic with brown corduroy velour interior.

Highlights:

• Rare W109 with air suspension and 3.5-liter V8
• First delivered in Munich
• The car was deregistered and stored in a Munich garage for 32 years, which is why it is in exceptional condition today
• Original vehicle registration document, service booklet, and data card available
• Service history available, showing mileage of 146,634 kilometers
• Expert opinion (11/2021) with a grade of 1- available
• Rare corduroy velour interior in very good original condition
• With electric windows, automatic transmission, and air conditioning
• Investments include:
• Repainting (2008) for €7,000
• New front bumper (€3,500)
• Air suspension overhauled (2008)
• Last service in September 2025

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1971
• First registration: Germany, 11/1971
• Location: 86934 Reichling, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 4
• Accident-free in current ownership and no known accidents in previous ownership
• H license plate
• TÜV until 09/2026
• Ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 3.5 was the top model in the W109 series, which was introduced in 1965 as a new luxury class. Unlike the technically related W108, the W109 was available exclusively with a long wheelbase and standard air suspension. From 1968, the series was comprehensively revised, including new engines, modernized interior fittings, and a revised steering column. The body was designed by Paul Bracq and was based on the elegant lines of the W111 coupes. From 1969, the 3.5 V8 stood for superior performance and marked a technical high point in the model series.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Beige Gray Metallic
• Interior: brown corduroy velour upholstery, very well-maintained original condition with only minimal age-related signs of wear
• Repainted: professionally repainted in 2008

Engine and transmission:

• 3.5-liter V8 engine with 200 hp (147 kW)
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: 09/2025

Mileage:

• Mileage: 146,634 km
• Mileage verifiable: yes
• Service history available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents (including original registration document)
• TÜV and service reports
• Service history (complete until 1978, after which the car was stored)
• Expert opinion (11/2021, grade 1-)

Tires, body, and underbody:

• Tires: approx. 10 years old, therefore in need of replacement
• Bodywork: very good condition, almost no signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition, no rust known
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• Air conditioning not working
• Tires should be replaced due to age
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition

Summary:

For sale is a very well-maintained 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 3.5 from the W109 series in beige-gray metallic with brown corduroy upholstery. The vehicle is in exceptionally good condition, with a complete service history dating back to 1978, original vehicle documents, and a current appraisal with a grade of 1-. After being stored in a garage for over 30 years, the vehicle was repainted to a high standard and technically overhauled. The interior is in extremely good original condition. The rare combination of paint color and interior, as well as its unique history, make this W109 a particularly attractive collector's item.