Bracq Friday: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5

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.

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: 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. 

5k: Garage Kept: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 W108

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...