The Paul Bracq styled W108 generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 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 king. This next example isn't the most preserved or minty clean W108, but the price is nice. Find this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 offered for $2,200 in Santa Cruz, CA via craigslist.
The Mercedes-Benz W108 chassis has a special place here at Daily Turismo; some might say we have a soft spot for this car, or just generally a soft spot in our heads.We featured a full market update on the MB 280SE 4.5 back in February of this year, so if you were paying attention you might say this next car is a good deal. Find this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 for sale in Daleville, AL for $3750 via craiglist. Big thanks to tipper Joshua T - someone is going to owe that guy a few cases of beer...
Of course. As would have it the 280 needs a few things. It has had a power steering leak repair, tune up and undercoating, $ TBD, and I have driven half of an $85. tank of gas. The radio that didn't quite work right will be sent to NJ for a refurbish $150-200, the odometer and clock need to be replaced $300, and I got new front door sills $100. Lastly touch up paint and prep $50. I think I'm up to $13,000. :) with insurance, tax, and delivery. Still cheaper than a used MDX.
Two seller submissions in one week? Conspiracy! Outrage! Okay, settle down, drop the pitchforks; we don't get seller submissions very often, probably because sellers are afraid we are going to say nasty things about their car and generally be negative. So we won't say that this car is slow, gets horrible gas mileage and is too expensive, we'll just focus on why it is cool and illuminate some of this car's particularly scintillating history. Find this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 W108 for sale in Severna Park, MD currently bidding on ebay for $10,200 with 4 days to go.
