This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 sedan was purchased by the seller in 2017, after it had reportedly spent time in Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Connecticut. Finished in Pastel White over blue MB-Tex upholstery, the car is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes 14″ steel wheels with polished and painted covers as well as disc brakes, power steering, a sunroof, a Becker Europa AM/FM radio, air conditioning, and a heater. Reported recent work, since 2023, has included recharging the air conditioning, changing the oil and transmission fluid, and replacing the battery, front-axle guide rod, rear brake lines, and more as detailed below. Showing 72k miles, this W108 280SE 4.5 sedan is offered at no reserve with owner’s manuals, a tool kit, service records, a car cover, and Antique Connecticut registration in the seller’s name.
The car was factory-finished in Pastel White (131) and features a sunroof, US-specification headlights, a hood ornament, polished trim, a rebuilt power antenna, a driver-side mirror, and chrome bumpers. Rust at the corners of the fenders was repaired under current ownership.
Steel 14″ wheels wear polished covers with body-color centers and were mounted with 185/75 Uniroyal Tiger Paw AWP II thin-whitewall tires in 2020. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs. The seller sourced a replacement rear-suspension hydropneumatic compensator in 2017, the rear brake lines were replaced in 2023, and the front-axle guide rod was replaced in 2025.
The front bucket seats and the rear bench are upholstered in blue MB-Tex and are accompanied by a color-coordinated dashboard, center console, and door panels. Additional appointments include air conditioning, wood trim, a Becker Europa AM/FM radio, power windows, a heater and defroster, and Coco mats. The air-conditioning refrigerant was recharged in 2023, and the seller states that the right-front window regulator and gearing were replaced the following year.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring, and it frames a 160-mph speedometer, a nonoperational analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 72k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership. The dashboard-light dimmer does not work and has been bypassed.
The 4.5-liter M117 V8 was factory equipped with Bosch fuel injection and was rated at 198 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque. A fuel line was repaired in 2023, and service in 2025 is said to have included changing the oil and replacing the battery.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission, and a replacement stainless-steel exhaust system is in place. Per the seller, the transmission fluid was changed in 2025, and the pan gasket was replaced.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:
- 108067 – 280SE 4.5 model
- 12 – left-hand drive, automatic transmission
- 131 – Pastel White paint
- 466 – Central locking system
- 491 – US version
- 515 – Becker radio (AM/FM – USA)
- 531 – Automatic antenna
- 589 – Thermoking air conditioner and electric window lifters
- 593 – Heat-insulating glass all-around, heated rear window panel
This car does not have a title, as it is registered in a state that does not issue them for vehicles of its age. It is being sold on its Antique Connecticut registration, which serves as an ownership document in that state.
