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The Mercedes-Benz W108-series was launched in 1965 to replace the W111 "Fintail" models and ran through to 1972. Designed by Frenchman Paul Bracq, its simple but elegant lines remain as timelessly beautiful today as they did almost 60 years ago.
This stunning 1969-built 280S is one of the last of the W108 line and is finished in Light Ivory with a bamboo MB-Tex interior. It was delivered new by James Sutherland Mercedes-Benz of Waitara to a North Shore customer and remained in the original owner's care up until two years ago, at which time it passed into the hands of a Mercedes-Benz collector. It is showing 91,088 miles on the odometer and comes complete with spare keys, all the original factory literature and manuals, service log book and a large number of receipts for mechanical work done on the vehicle dating back to the early '70s. The car is in excellent original condition both inside and out, with a highlight being the interior trim and dash timber - all of which are in excellent order for the car's age. Soon after the car's delivery it was locally fitted with a Mark IV air-conditioning system, which was done very much in the style of the factory-fitted Behr OEM system. A 1970s Becker Mexico AM/FM radio cassette has been fitted, and it is complete with its operating instructions and original warranty certificate. The 280S is powered by the 2.8L straight-six M130 engine, with fuel fed by twin carburettors. It develops 138 horsepower (103kW) and drives to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission designed and built in-house by Daimler-Benz. This remarkable example of the last of the W108 line drives beautifully and delights with the sporty note from its exhaust. Given its originality, excellent provenance and large amount of supporting paperwork, this head-turning 280S is highly collectible and we commend it to any serious collector of the remarkable vehicles from the golden age of Mercedes-Benz.
We are a boutique dealership located in a warehouse just 15 minutes from the Sydney CBD and 15 minutes from the airport. We pride ourselves on the quality of our cars and specialise in Mercedes-Benz. Our stock is hand-picked and each car is meticulously checked prior to being offered for sale by a specialist third-party technician. We are MTA members and agents for NSW Roads and Maritime Services, enabling us to transfer registrations and perform other transactions such as number plate transfer from our office. A range of other services is also offered including the transport of cars to any state or overseas, and competitive financing rates for all cars including older ones. Our showroom is indoors and off-street parking is available for our customers inside. We are Mercedes-Benz Club members and specialise in the brand, and aim to provide our customers with a high level of personalised service befitting of the unique cars that we offer.
Light Ivory
3 SP AUTOMATIC
91,088 kms
4D SEDAN
Dealer Comments
The Mercedes-Benz W108-series was launched in 1965 to replace the W111 "Fintail" models and ran through to 1972. Designed by Frenchman Paul Bracq, its simple but elegant lines remain as timelessly beautiful today as they did almost 60 years ago.
This stunning 1969-built 280S is one of the last of the W108 line and is finished in Light Ivory with a bamboo MB-Tex interior. It was delivered new by James Sutherland Mercedes-Benz of Waitara to a North Shore customer and remained in the original owner's care up until two years ago, at which time it passed into the hands of a Mercedes-Benz collector. It is showing 91,088 miles on the odometer and comes complete with spare keys, all the original factory literature and manuals, service log book and a large number of receipts for mechanical work done on the vehicle dating back to the early '70s. The car is in excellent original condition both inside and out, with a highlight being the interior trim and dash timber - all of which are in excellent order for the car's age. Soon after the car's delivery it was locally fitted with a Mark IV air-conditioning system, which was done very much in the style of the factory-fitted Behr OEM system. A 1970s Becker Mexico AM/FM radio cassette has been fitted, and it is complete with its operating instructions and original warranty certificate. The 280S is powered by the 2.8L straight-six M130 engine, with fuel fed by twin carburettors. It develops 138 horsepower (103kW) and drives to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission designed and built in-house by Daimler-Benz. This remarkable example of the last of the W108 line drives beautifully and delights with the sporty note from its exhaust. Given its originality, excellent provenance and large amount of supporting paperwork, this head-turning 280S is highly collectible and we commend it to any serious collector of the remarkable vehicles from the golden age of Mercedes-Benz.
We are a boutique dealership located in a warehouse just 15 minutes from the Sydney CBD and 15 minutes from the airport. We pride ourselves on the quality of our cars and specialise in Mercedes-Benz. Our stock is hand-picked and each car is meticulously checked prior to being offered for sale by a specialist third-party technician. We are MTA members and agents for NSW Roads and Maritime Services, enabling us to transfer registrations and perform other transactions such as number plate transfer from our office. A range of other services is also offered including the transport of cars to any state or overseas, and competitive financing rates for all cars including older ones. Our showroom is indoors and off-street parking is available for our customers inside. We are Mercedes-Benz Club members and specialise in the brand, and aim to provide our customers with a high level of personalised service befitting of the unique cars that we offer.
