1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5

Up for auction is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL. This vehicle has the 4. 5 liter 8 cylinder motor. It has a black exterior and a black interior. This vehicle has lived a very pampered existence and it shows. The car has no rust and runs beautifully. It was owned by a very meticulous elderly gentleman before I purchased it. He had the car repainted during his ownership and it was a very high quality paint job. All chrome. trim. glass weatherstripping. etc. was removed from the car for the painting. Once the paint job was complete he installed all new weatherstripping and I believe the windshield was replaced. He also replaced brake components and the climate control levers. Once I purchased the car I continued the restoration on the mechanical end. Here is a list of most of the things I have done within the last year. 1. New stainless steel exhaust system2. New plugs. wires and points3. New Radiator and hoses4. All fluids changed (motor oil. transmission. brake. differential and antifreeze)5. New transmission filter6. New power steering filter7. New valve cover gaskets8. New front sub-frame mounts9. New Belts10. New set of Michelin tires (including spare)11. New Alpine stereo with two new Helix and two new Polk speakers12. New rear compensating spring and coil spring pads13. AC system checked for leaks. serviced and recharged with R-12 refrigerant14. New neutral safety switch15. New Bosch starter16. New ignition switch17. New Bilstein shocks (front and rear)18. Transmission checked out. serviced and adjusted19. New fuel lines from gas tank to injectors including all new clamps20. New fuel filter21. New distributor vacuum advance22. New hood insulation pad23. New steering coupling24. New relays25. New dash light dimmer switch26. New dash bulbs27. New turn signal stalk and switch28. New tie rod ends29. New transmission shifter bushings30. New chrome tips for exhaustAs you can see extensive work has been done to a car that was already a very well kept car. It now runs and looks beautiful. The car has power steering. brakes. windows. door locks. sunroof and air conditioning and all these options work as they should. The interior is original and still in great shape as you can see in the photos but it is not perfect. There are a couple of small holes in the headliner about the size of a nickel and the seats have a few very minor marks that are hardly noticeable. The dash pad has a couple of small cracks near the instrument cluster that you can't see when you are inside the car. only through the windshield. Overall the interior is in great shape for a car that is over 40 years old. Please feel free to inspect the car prior to bidding you won't be disappointed. Ask any questions and I will do my best to answer them. Car is sold as is. Car is located in Clinton. Conn. Winning bidder must make a $500 deposit via paypal within 24 hours of auction end and remainder of balance is to be paid within 7 days by wire transfer or cash in person. Good luck