I'm fairly positive it was a 280SE and not a 300SE, it was passing by though so I'm not totally sure. It was most definitely a four door. It seemed pretty odd to me, but maybe not so much.

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63 220S W111
76 300D W115
2013 VW JSW TDI M6

previously-
73 280 SEL 4.5
86 300E 5 speed
2010 VW Jetta TDI M6

the US got the 280se 4.5, the rest of the world got a 280se 3.5 and got it sooner. -CTH

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He's referring to the coupe or convertible, which would be a 3.5.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

There is one for sale in Los Angeles. It's 1972 280se 3.5. It's been sitting on the corner gas station for a few month allready and when I saw this thread I thought I will check it. It's a 4-door, mettalic golden, $7999. Seems to be in decent shape. Is it that rare?

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2006 Toyota Avalon Limited
1999 Ford Explorer Limited
Looking for early '60s Vespa 150

Funny how you guys over there want the 3.5s where I've spoken to some enthusiast down here and they want the 4.5s !

I've never come across a 4.5 over here...

Yes. We got only a few 3.5's. probably an emissions thing.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

Warren,

The one I saw was a four door. It was a well worn looking, silver 108.

This is what I was looking for: http://www.geocities.com/mbz109/w108data.html

280SE 3.5 11,309 units produced

280SEL 3.5's, a scant 951, the smallest number of any 108/109 produced at least in sedan form I think. Meaning there's about 10 left.

I can't remember if the one I saw was a Langversion or not.

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63 220S W111
76 300D W115
2013 VW JSW TDI M6

previously-
73 280 SEL 4.5
86 300E 5 speed
2010 VW Jetta TDI M6