Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL | 1979

Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL | 1979

Highlights:

– 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine, petrol, automatic transmission

– Long-wheelbase SEL bodywork, the extended variant of the 280

– Part of the W116 generation, the first range officially marketed as the S-Class

– Blue exterior paired with a beige cloth interior

– Wood trim across the dashboard and centre console

The seller offers for sale this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL, powered by a 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine, paired with an automatic transmission. Finished in blue with a beige cloth interior, this car is the long-wheelbase version of the model, which adds extra length to the rear of the cabin compared with the standard saloon. The dashboard and centre console are trimmed in wood. The seller highlights the extended SEL bodywork and the colour as particular points of interest.

The 280 SEL belongs to the W116 generation, produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1972 and 1980 and recognised as the first range to be officially marketed as the S-Class. The line-up spanned six-cylinder and V8 engines, with the SEL designation denoting the long-wheelbase bodyshell that placed the marque at the top of the full-size executive saloon segment. The 280 SEL combined this extended body with the 2.8-litre twin-cam six-cylinder engine, offering the refinement and presence that defined the flagship Mercedes-Benz saloon of the period.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Condition of the interior

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.

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This car is currently located in: North Brabant province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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