Auction Watch: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5

Take a look at this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 bidding here on eBay for $10,700 reserve-not-met with auction ending today (Wednesday) at 11:03AM PST.

5k: Cruise Missile: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 W108

The Paul Bracq styled W108 generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class continues to be one of the better ways to get into a vintage sedan for a semi-daily driver.  The performance is acceptable, ride is comfortable, build quality is exemplary, but most importantly -- drive one and you'll look like a boss.  Find this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 W108 offered for $5,900 in Venice, CA via craigslist.

5k: 570SEL: 1980 Mercedes-Benz W116 Chevy V8

In 1973 Mercedes-Benz introduced the legendary W116 S-Class around the globe.  In case you might wonder, the S is short for Sonderklasse, or Special Class, as in, unless you earn money like a special body parts doctor, you can't afford this.  Today, the W116 chassis is known for its low startup costs, incredibly durable interior materials, tank-like build quality and expensive parts/labor costs if something major goes wrong...unless you've removed the costly Mercedes-Benz engine and shoved something cheap up front.  Find this 1980 Mercedes-Benz W116 with Chevy V8 offered for $4,000 in Rockland, NY via craigslist.  Tip from Cory.

5k: Brown Cow: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 W108

It has been almost a year since Hunsbloger penned his Pulitzer worthy Market Watch: 1970-73 Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 4.5: Update on the Bull, the Bear and the BS and the essential fact remains that the W108 is a great way to get into a vintage sedan for a semi-daily driver.  It doesn't matter if your example spent some time at a salvage yard, is shifted with a 4-speed or has a fuel injected Chevy V8; these cars are sweet and cheap.  Find this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 W108 for sale in Calabasas, CA for $5,799 via craigslist.