Drivetrain
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Dealer Info
tel: 858-259-0100Symbolic International
409 St Croix
San Diego CA, 54017
This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 sedan received over $75k of mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment work by Canepa in Scotts Valley, California, in 2024 and was acquired by the current owner later that year. Finished in Astral Silver Metallic over Dark Blue leather, the car is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes Bosch fuel injection, power steering, disc brakes, 14″ steel wheels, a sunroof, chrome bumpers, air conditioning, power windows, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. Restoration invoices totaling over $92k can be viewed in the gallery. This W108 280SEL 4.5 sedan shows 60k miles and is offered on dealer consignment in California with Canepa documentation and a clean Oregon title.
The body was refinished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) in 2024. Exterior details include US-specification headlights, a hood ornament, polished trim, a retractable antenna, a driver-side mirror, a sunroof, and chrome bumpers. Receipts and records for the work performed by Canepa are included in the gallery.
The 14″ steel wheels wear bright covers with body-color center and were mounted with General Altimax RT45 tires in 2024. The car is equipped with power steering and Bilstein dampers. Braking is provided by a power-assisted disc at each corner.
The front seats and rear bench are upholstered in Dark Blue leather. Wood trim accents the dashboard, and additional appointments include air conditioning, power windows, and a Becker Europa AM/FM/cassette stereo.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 160-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 60k miles. The car was factory equipped with a “Town & Country” horn.
The 4.5-liter M117 V8 was factory rated at 198 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque and features Bosch fuel injection.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional underside photos are presented in the gallery.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:
040 – Black
410 – Electric sliding roof
452 – Two-tone horn
466 – Central locking system
491 – US Version
513 – Becker Radio Europa (Stereo – USA)
589 – Thermoking air conditioning & electric window lifters
595 – Green-Heat insulating glass, side windows, and windscreen
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5
Specifications
- Stock Number
- 1037
- Year
- 1972
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 280 SEL 4.5
- Vin
- 10806812004582
- Exterior Color
- Silver
Description
This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 sedan received over $75k of mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment work by Canepa in Scotts Valley, California, in 2024 and was acquired by the current owner later that year. Finished in Astral Silver Metallic over Dark Blue leather, the car is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes Bosch fuel injection, power steering, disc brakes, 14″ steel wheels, a sunroof, chrome bumpers, air conditioning, power windows, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. Restoration invoices totaling over $92k can be viewed in the gallery. This W108 280SEL 4.5 sedan shows 60k miles and is offered on dealer consignment in California with Canepa documentation and a clean Oregon title.
The body was refinished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) in 2024. Exterior details include US-specification headlights, a hood ornament, polished trim, a retractable antenna, a driver-side mirror, a sunroof, and chrome bumpers. Receipts and records for the work performed by Canepa are included in the gallery.
The 14″ steel wheels wear bright covers with body-color center and were mounted with General Altimax RT45 tires in 2024. The car is equipped with power steering and Bilstein dampers. Braking is provided by a power-assisted disc at each corner.
The front seats and rear bench are upholstered in Dark Blue leather. Wood trim accents the dashboard, and additional appointments include air conditioning, power windows, and a Becker Europa AM/FM/cassette stereo.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 160-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 60k miles. The car was factory equipped with a “Town & Country” horn.
The 4.5-liter M117 V8 was factory rated at 198 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque and features Bosch fuel injection.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional underside photos are presented in the gallery.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:
040 – Black
410 – Electric sliding roof
452 – Two-tone horn
466 – Central locking system
491 – US Version
513 – Becker Radio Europa (Stereo – USA)
589 – Thermoking air conditioning & electric window lifters
595 – Green-Heat insulating glass, side windows, and windscreen