The car is a W108 280SEL 4.5, titled as a '73. Odo reads 47K, but title is uncertified. No rust as far as I can tell, leather interior in great shape, sunroof, CD changer in the trunk, maintenance records (still checking to find out if they imply 147K mileage). Looks like it's in great shape from the photos, and the interior wood looks good too.

The only thing I don't like about it is the color (a darker tan), but I could get used to that (and maybe repaint in a couple years). The dealer is willing to have the local MB dealer inspect it for me.

I'll need to spend about $500 to buy it. That includes the inspection, plane ticket, and gas to drive it home.

Asking price is $6000. It's a dealer, so I might could negotiate down some, but not much. Does that sound reasonable?

Hal