Mercedes Benz W114 280 (1972)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W114 280 from 1972 in the color beige with a beige leather interior.

Highlights:

• From German first registration, with H license plate and immediately ready to drive
• Maintained checkbook
• This Mercedes-Benz 280 from the W114 era is an elegant limousine from the 1970s that has undergone a complete restoration
• Vehicle comes from an impressive vehicle collection; the restoration was a passion project of the previous owner (even the oil and radiator caps were painted in the vehicle color)
• The Mercedes is equipped with a 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, which transmits 160 hp to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission and reaches a top speed of 200 km/h.
• The last service was carried out in April 2024 at a mileage of 8,300 by the Mercedes-Benz classic car workshop HK-Engineering. The engine, spark plugs and brakes were checked, the idle speed adjusted and the transmission oil changed.
• Carfactory Berlin had previously carried out a service in August 2022, which included replacing the engine oil, oil filter, various seals, the rear brakes and the fuel pump.
• Between 2020 and 2024, over €5,000 was demonstrably invested in the Mercedes. Among other things, a new sound system was installed, maintenance was carried out and the oil was changed. The complete invoices are available.
• The car is finished in beige and fitted with beige leather, which is accentuated by wooden inlays
• It runs on 14-inch rims fitted with Hankook tires
• Carfactory Berlin installed the new audio system and carried out a wheel alignment in February 2021
• The Mercedes was completely dismantled and restored, the body repainted and the interior refitted
• A new spare wheel and a new battery have also been installed in the four years the seller has owned the car
• The classic car presents itself in very good overall condition
• Luxurious equipment including: electric sunroof, central locking, heated seats, cruise control, Mercedes-Benz Design Retrosound radio with DAB, USB, Bluetooth and a renewed sound system with new speakers and subwoofer in the trunk, and much more.
• Mahogany wood sports steering wheel from Mercedes Benz included (see picture 114/142)
• 4 original Mercedes Benz hubcaps in beige (matching the car color) included (see picture 88/142)

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1972
• First registration: Germany, 07/1972
• Location: 10178 Berlin, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 4 (owned by the seller since 2021)
• Restored
• Licensed
• TÜV until 07/2026
• H license plate
• Accident-free
• Immediately ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz /8, also known as the Stroke Eight, was produced from 1967 to 1976 and comprised the W 114 (six-cylinder engines) and W 115 (four and five-cylinder engines) model series. With just under two million vehicles, it achieved almost the same number of units as all post-war Mercedes-Benz passenger cars before it. The robust /8 was replaced by the W 123 series and is now a popular classic car.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Beige
• Interior with beige leather upholstery
• Classic Mercedes-Benz wooden steering wheel; a Mercedes-Benz mahogany sports steering wheel is also included
• Entire vehicle has been repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 160 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service 04/2024

Mileage:

• 8,537 km since restoration
• Mileage since restoration can be tracked
• Complete checkbook since restoration

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, checkbook, invoices

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: used, very good condition - completely unwelded
• Underbody: used, very good condition - rust-free
• Please have a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• No known damage or defects
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary of the vehicle

This Mercedes-Benz 280 of the W114 generation is a stylish sedan from the 1970s, painted in a contemporary color combination and repainted and refitted inside as part of a previous restoration. The vendor reports that it runs and drives faultlessly. It would be a natural addition to any enthusiast's stable and promises to prove itself as a smooth and sophisticated companion.