amgraves |
01-21-2009 11:45 PM |
FS: 1985 280SE 4-Speed Mississippi
I have decided to sell my 280SE. I will miss this car as it is a blast to drive and gets decent mileage for a car its size. We have five vehicles, two of which are Mercedes and this car sits way too much for my comfort. I cannot run them all. This is a European model with the original Euro bumpers. The car does not have speed control, is equipped with front power windows and manual rear windows, no cruise, U.S. Spec headlights, manual seats, good MB Tex, great carpet, manual climate control with the Sanden style compressor and still has the Euro owners manual.
Last summer I replaced all the a/c lines with new ones that were custom made. The a/c and heat both work very well. The 126 cars had manual control over the fan and air position but the temp was automatic.
The sunroof works but sticks when you try to open it. Give it a bump or two and it opens just fine. The dash is cracked in a few spots. The rear bumper has a nickel sized spot of rust on the left side. The rear fender well have signs of rust beginning just above the bumpers. The car will need a front sway bar one day as the original broke on the drivers side at the upper control arm but I was able to repair it from tips on here. The car is presently located near Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is driven at least once a month to north Mississippi. Car drives really well, tires are in good condition. Drove the car round trip over the holidays and averaged from 23-26 depending on speed and a/c usage.
The Bad:
The M110 has recently been tuned, the major bushings of the front end have been replaced, Both flex discs, fuel pump & accumulator, clutch slave and master cylinder are fairly new as well. Engine burns very little oil between oil changes (not even 1 qt. in 3000 miles). Brand new Reinz valve cover set for valve adjustment included. The odometer in the car shows 240,000 miles but the engine does not run like it. The car is NOT equipped with any emission devices. NO oxygen sensor or catalytic converter. 100% mechanical CIS that runs great. The clear coat on the hood is peeling but the rest of the car is in really good condition. The center muffler was ripped open but welded back. Will need a center muffler in the future.
There are some pics on my gallery, going to take some more pics as soon as possible. Will be willing to meet someone between Baton Rouge and Memphis. This car could be a real head turner with the right person and is very fast with the four speed easily obtaining 70. Many other 126 parts included with the car. Questions call Aaron @ 662.202.7406 $3200.00 OBO
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