Doris Duke Owned 1973 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 4.5

1973 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SEL 4.5
ORIGINALLY OWNED BY TOBACCO HEIRESS DORIS DUKE OF SOMMERVILLE NJ
The Exterior Custom Paint Color that was chosen when newly purchased is called BIZANTINE GOLD
Brand New Black Leather Interior. Black and Gold Trim Mats, with the Mercedes Benz Logo accent the interior beautifully. The interior is in excellent condition, Zebrano woodwork has been completely refinished, and is absolutely gorgeous.
The body of this car is RUST FREE and SOLID, and that includes the typical trunk area concerns of floors, fenders, doors, and quarter panels. The paint on a scale from 1-10 is a 9, and it is an older restoration, but very well cared for. The body is in excellent shape, and there is only one very small crease on the driver side rear quarter. This is a very minor flaw.
The Mercedes has a Factory Sun Roof that works perfectly, along with its original Becker AM-FM Stereo, and Power Antenna
As with all the 109 300 SELs this car comes with factory air suspension, which has been completely replaced with New air bellows and front and rear leveling valves. The exhaust system has been replaced as well.
The Suspension rises and falls as it should, and stays up continually. The Engine is a 4.5 V8 Fuel Injected which runs beautifully and is highly detailed.
There are 4 Brand New Michelin Tires on 4 reconditioned alloyed Bundt Wheels. The Mercedes has its Original Tool Kit. All the chrome has been either replaced new, or re-plated, as well as the polished aluminum trim.
List of parts replaced in 2016!
New Fuel Pump and Filter
New Heavy Duty Battery
Reconditioned Air Suspension Compressor
New Spark Plug Wires
New Spark Plugs
New Distributor Cap
New Rotor
New Trigger Points in the Distributor
New Break Master Cylinder
Transmission Linkage
5th Bundt Spare Wheel
This is an extraordinary example of a 300 SEL.
Call Maguire Automotive 610-583-4000 for more info on this vehicle.Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling us prior to purchase. This vehicle is sold in 'As Is' condition. A $500 Deposit is due within 24 hours of auction ending. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE unless the vehicle has been misrepresented. Deposits on vehicles not purchased are applied towards the significant costs of paperwork and title production, vehicle relisting fees, and lost dealership productivity. Miles posted in this listing may vary slightly due to local test-driving, in-transit repairs, or road testing. Balance must be paid in the form of Cash or Cashier's Check. Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping.