In 1965 Mercedes introduced new W108 and W109 models to its model range. They were supposed to replace W111 and W112, nicknamed ‘fintails’. New generation of German executive saloons was designed by the legendary French designer Paul Bracq. In terms of styling of Mercedes flagships, it was a bit of a revolution. The way Bracq drew the lines of the car made them look lower and wider. He also gave up distinctive fintails, made the windows bigger and the roof flatter. Despite the fact that the aforementioned ‘fintail’ stayed in production until 1968, it lost its former glory. At this point brand new W108 and W109 became the best Mercedes had to offer at the time. The car featured a number of advanced engineering solutions, such as self-leveling air suspension, disc brakes all round and electrically operated windows. Under the bonnet, both six and eight-cylinder engines were offered. Basic engine was dubbed 250 S. It went on sale in July 1965 and developed 130 break horsepower from two and a half litres of displacement. The car was fitted with a four-speed manual gearbox as standard, but it could also be equipped with an automatic featuring the same number of ratios. After a couple of years, a 280 version was introduced with engines displacing 2.8, 3.5 and 4.5 litres, as well as a 300 with 3.0, 3.5 or 6.3 litres. The car was a huge success and received rave reviews from all over the world. It was popular among business people, politicians or celebrities. Even now, after many years from its debut its timeless character and unparalleled durability still shine through. Overall a little under 400 thousand examples of W108 and W109 series were made

The Mercedes w108 280SE that we are glad to offer:

116.000Kms

Always Portuguese Car

Rare Manual Gearbox Version

Last owner for more than 20 Years

Displayed in a Museum last 10 Years.

Originality Certified by the Portuguese Classic Car Club ( Fiva Member)

Never restored just Repainted one time.

Exterior:

Top Condition Paint with very deep gloss.

Original Chrome in amazing condition with virtually no signs of use!

Original factory glass.

Accident and Rust free.

Still preserves factory welding points and assembly marks.

New weather rubbers in the doors and boot.

Interior:

Original Factory Mb Tex Seats with almost no signs of use.

Preserves factory headliner.

Original factory wood – never restored – in top condition.

New correct type carpets

Dash clock works perfectly as the blaupunkt radio

Mechanics:

Never restored but well maintained.

The 2.8 Engine drives perfectly

Very well-tuned engine and extremely smooth - pulls incredible strong

Smooth and perfect Gearbox

Brakes are perfect with very good feeling as is the suspension.

This car perform a highly pleasant driving experience.

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