1970 Mercedes Benz 280 SE, European Delivery Car, 49,000 Original Miles

1970 Mercedes Benz 280SE - European ModelA gorgeous. all original 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE in Silver Grey over Black Leather. -This car was first purchased by a US Naval Officer stationed in Germany. He bought this car new in European Spec through the Mercedes-Benz European delivery program at the factory. -This car was a special order car as noted by its unique options. which include Leather. Sunroof. Air Conditioning. Emergency Tool Kit with special red triangle signal. Becker Radio. and a rare Seat Adapter for the front center bench area. I have a complete build sheet from Mercedes Benz Classic that confirms this car's original paint. interior. and options. -There is a gold plaque on the glove-box lid with the first owner's name on it. This first owner brought this car back with him when he was later stationed in Pensacola. Florida. -He then sold it to the 2nd owner in New York. a collector who took great care of preserving this German spec car. leaving all its original military stickers from its time in Florida. -The car has a gorgeous. all original Silver Grey paint. code 180. This paint shines nicely and only has a few small nicks and scratches from 45 years of use. -Seals are still soft and completely intact. The car drives like a tank with no undue rattles or squeals. The doors still close with that incredible Mercedes vault like feeling. -The interior is completely original and in spectacular condition. The original leather is still soft and pliable. the wood still shines. and all the buttons/lights/features work as they should. -This car comes with all of its original German and American brochures intact. This is the most extensive set of original Mercedes literature I've ever seen with a car!-The car runs and drives beautifully. shifting nicely with plenty of power and no smoke. The car starts up easily and accelerates/brakes/handles with typical Mercedes solidity. -This is is a fantastic Mercedes-Benz and is a wonderful car for a discerning enthusiast or for a collector/museum that is looking for a Mercedes-Benz in all original condition that also happens to have a great story behind it. -It has a clean CA title and comes with an amazing assortment of original documentation. This car was garaged its whole life and has almost no rust anywhere. easily 99. 9% rust free. My name is Sid. contact me at 949-278-5894 or email/message me for any further questions. Please look through all the pictures. This is possibly the finest. most original Euro-spec W108 available anywhere.