This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE sedan is said to have been registered in New York to two previous owners before it was purchased by the seller’s father in 2023. Repainted in blue over tan MB-Tex upholstery, the car is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 14″ steel wheels with polished and painted covers in addition to disc brakes, power steering, a Clarion cassette stereo, wood trim, and a heater. Service in 2024 is said to have included replacing the power-steering pump and tires as well as the brake lines, rotors, and pads. This W108 280SE sedan is offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of their parent with transferable New York registration in the owner’s name.
Factory-finished in Blue (903), the car has been repainted to address spots of rust. Exterior details include US-specification headlights, a hood ornament, polished trim, a retractable antenna, dual side mirrors, and chrome bumpers. Photos provided in the gallery below show dents in the front bumper and left-front fender as well as blemishes and areas of oxidation.
The majority of the gallery photographs were taken in November 2025, and the seller states that the car has not been driven since then.
Steel 14″ wheels wear bright-finished covers with body-color centers and are mounted with 195/75 Travel Star thin-whitewall tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs. Reported work in July 2024 consisted of replacing the power-steering pump and tires along with the brake rotors, pads, and lines.
The front bucket seats and the rear bench are upholstered in tan MB-Tex and are accompanied by color-coordinated door panels. Brown carpeting lines the floors, and additional appointments include wood trim, a heater, a Clarion cassette stereo, and center armrests. Cracked trim and worn upholstery are viewable in the gallery.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 140-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 14k miles, approximately 20 of which were added under current ownership.
The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six was factory equipped with Bosch fuel injection and was rated at 160 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Rust on some underside surfaces is depicted in the gallery.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:
- 903 – Blue paint
- 427 – Power steering and manual transmission with floor shift
- 503 – Outside rear view mirror, on the left
The 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 transferable New York registration, which serves as an ownership document in that state.