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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL

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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Sedan

Mercedes-Benz 280SEL - W108 / W109

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

280SEL - W108 / W109

Mercedes-Benz S

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made.&nbsp;The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a coupe or convertible in certain generations. As one of Mercedes&#39; flagship models, the S has introduced groundbreaking safety innovations, as well as established a standard of engineering and refinement that many other marques measure up to. While only officially christened as the S-Class in 1973, S models trace their origin to 1954. The Mercedes-Benz S lineage is as follows: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w180/">W180 (1954-1959)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w128/">W128 (1958-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/">W111 (1959-1971)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">W112 (1961-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 (1965-1973)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 (1973-1980)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 (1980-1991)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 (1992-1999)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w220/">W220 (2000-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 (2007-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 (2014-2020)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w223/">W223 (2021-)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made. The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a…

Mercedes-Benz S - W108 / W109

The W108 and W109 were a series of luxury cars built between 1965 and 1972 (1973 for North America). The W108 and W109 were produced as 4 door sedans available in two wheelbase lengths, originally with the W108 representing the standard wheelbase, while the W109 represented the long wheelbase. For the 1968 model year, this distinction ended as the 280SEL was built on the W108 platform. The W109 became exclusive to 3.0L (300) variants, with its greatest distinction being its self-levelling air suspension and greater luxury. Over the course of production, these cars were offered with various displacement inline 6 or V8 engines. Variants included the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/250-s/">250S</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/250-se/">250SE</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/280-s/">280S</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/280-se/">280SE</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/280-se-35/">280SE 3.5</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/280-se-45/">280SE 4.5</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/280-sel/">280SEL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/300-sel-35/">280SEL 3.5</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/280-sel-45/">280SEL 4.5</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/300-sel/">300SEL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/300-sel-35/">300SEL 3.5</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/300-sel-45/">300SEL 4.5</a>, and the powerful <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/300-sel-63/">300 SEL 6.3</a>. The W108 and W109 were replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 S-Class</a>.

The W108 and W109 were a series of luxury cars built between 1965 and 1972 (1973 for North America). The W108 and W109 were produced as 4…

S - W108 / W109

W108/W109

The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1969 model year. The 280 SEL was built on the long W108 platform, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M130 engine. This 2.8L inline six generated 158hp which it sent to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the 280SEL lasted until 1972, with a total of 8,250 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that debuted for the 1969 model year. The 280 SEL was built on the long…

Mercedes-Benz 300SE - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 300SE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1966 model year. The 300SE, which is also seen as the 300SEb, was built on the W108 platform, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M189 engine. This 3.0L inline six engine generated 168hp, which it sent to the rear wheels via 4 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission options. Production of the 300SE ended in 1967 with a total of 2,737 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 300SE was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that was introduced for the 1966 model year. The 300SE, which is also seen…

300SE - W108 / W109

300 SE

Mercedes-Benz 250SE - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 250SE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1966 model year. The 250 SE was built on the shorter W108 chassis, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M129 engine. This fuel injected 2.5L inline six powerplant generated 148hp which was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed manual, or an optional 4 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W108/W109 250SE lasted until 1968, with a total of 55,181 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 250SE was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that was introduced for the 1966 model year. The 250 SE was built on the…

250SE - W108 / W109

250 SE

Mercedes-Benz 250S - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 250S was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1966 model year. The 250 S was built on the shorter W108 chassis, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M108 engine. This carbureted 2.5L inline six powerplant generated 128hp which was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed manual, or an optional 4 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W108/W109 250S lasted until 1969, with a total of 74,677 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 250S was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that was introduced for the 1966 model year. The 250 S was built on the…

250S - W108 / W109

250 S

Mercedes-Benz 300SEL - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1966 model year. The 300 SEL was built on the longer W109 platform, and was initially powered by Mercedes&#39; M189 engine, which was a 3.0L inline six unit. For the 1968 model year, the M189 engine was replaced by the M130 engine, which was a 2.8L inline six. Both engines generated 168hp, which was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed manual or optional 4 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W108/W109 300SEL ended in 1970, with a total of 4,888 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that debuted for the 1966 model year. The 300 SEL was built on the longer…

300SEL - W108 / W109

300 SEL

Mercedes-Benz 280S - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 280S was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1968 model year. The 280 S was built on the shorter W108 chassis, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M130 engine. This carbureted 2.8L inline six powerplant generated 138hp which was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed manual, or an optional 4 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W108/W109 280S lasted until 1972, with a total of 74,677 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280S was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that was introduced for the 1968 model year. The 280 S was built on the…

280S - W108 / W109

280 S

Mercedes-Benz 280SE - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 280SE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1968 model year. The 280 SE was built on the shorter W108 chassis, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M130 engine. This fuel injected 2.8L inline six powerplant generated 138hp which was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed manual, or an optional 4 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W108/W109 280SE lasted until 1972, with a total of 91,051 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280SE was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that was introduced for the 1968 model year. The 280 SE was built on the…

280SE - W108 / W109

280 SE

280 SEL

Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 - W108 / W109

For the 1969 model year, Mercedes-Benz introduced their first high performance sedan, the 300SEL 6.3. Originally created by an employee of Mercedes who wanted to fit the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>&#39;s 6.3L V8 into a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W109</a> chassis, the 300 SEL 6.3 became a full production model. A blend of high luxury, technology, and performance, the 300 SEL 6.3 helped reestablish Mercedes&#39; reputation for performance vehicles. Production of the 300SEL 6.3 ended in 1972, with a total of 6,526 examples built.

For the 1969 model year, Mercedes-Benz introduced their first high performance sedan, the 300SEL 6.3. Originally created by an employee of…

300SEL 6.3 - W108 / W109

300 SEL 6.3

Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.5 - W108 / W109

Debuting for the 1970 model year, the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.5 was the first variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> to be fitted with a V8 engine. The 300 SEL 3.5 was built on the W109 platform, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M116 engine. This 3.5L V8 engine generated 197hp, which was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed automatic transmission, although a 4 speed manual was available as a reduced cost option. Production of the SEL300 3.5 lasted until 1972, with a total of 9,483 examples built.

Debuting for the 1970 model year, the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.5 was the first variant of the W108/W109 S-Class to be fitted with a V8…

300SEL 3.5 - W108 / W109

300 SEL 3.5

Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1971 model year. The 280 SE 3.5 was built on the short wheelbase W108 platform, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M116 engine. This 3.5L V8 engine generated 197hp which was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed automatic transmission, although a 4 speed manual was available as a reduced cost option. Production of the 280SE 3.5 ended in 1973, with a total of 11,309 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that debuted for the 1971 model year. The 280 SE 3.5 was built on the…

280SE 3.5 - W108 / W109

280 SE 3.5

Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 3.5 - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 3.5 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1971 model year. The 280 SEL 3.5 was built on the long wheelbase W108 platform, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M116 engine. This 3.5L V8 engine generated 197hp which was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed automatic transmission, although a 4 speed manual was available as a reduced cost option. The rarest of all W108/W109 variants, the 280SEL 3.5 saw just 951 examples built before production ended in 1973.

The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 3.5 was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that debuted for the 1971 model year. The 280 SEL 3.5 was built on the…

280SEL 3.5 - W108 / W109

280 SEL 3.5

Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1972 model year. The 280 SE 4.5 was built on the shorter W108 platform and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M117 engine. This 4.5L V8 generated 195hp which was sent to the rear wheels via a 3 speed automatic transmission. Production of the 280SE 4.5 ended in 1973 with a total of 13,257 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that debuted for the 1972 model year. The 280 SE 4.5 was built on the…

280SE 4.5 - W108 / W109

280 SE 4.5

Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1972 model year. The 280 SEL 4.5 was built on the long W108 platform and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M117 engine. This 4.5L V8 generated 195hp which was sent to the rear wheels via a 3 speed automatic transmission. Production of the 280SEL 4.5 ended in 1973 with a total of 8,173 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that debuted for the 1972 model year. The 280 SEL 4.5 was built on the…

280SEL 4.5 - W108 / W109

280 SEL 4.5

Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 - W108 / W109

The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1972 model year. The 300 SEL 4.5 was built on the W109 platform and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M117 engine. This 4.5L V8 was introduced in large part due to emissions regulations in the United States, and generated 195hp. This was less power than the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/300-sel-35/">300SEL 3.5</a>, but the engine made up for it with its increase in torque. All of this power was sent to the rear wheels via a 3 speed automatic transmission, although a manual gearbox was offered as a reduced price option. Production of the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 ended in 1973, with a total of 2,533 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 was a variant of the W108/W109 S-Class that was introduced for the 1972 model year. The 300 SEL 4.5 was built…

300SEL 4.5 - W108 / W109

300 SEL 4.5

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The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL was a variant of the <a href="MKT:4356" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 1969 model year. The 280 SEL was built on the long W108 platform, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; M130 engine. This 2.8L inline six generated 158hp which it sent to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the 280SEL lasted until 1972, with a total of 8,250 examples built.

Vehicle	Price	Date
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Bring A Trailer Auction	$12,500 HIGH BID	Nov 13, 2019 a year ago
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Bring A Trailer Auction	$8,000 HIGH BID	Oct 31, 2019 a year ago
Elvis Presley's 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas (2018) Lot #725	$116,600 SOLD	Sep 29, 2018 2 years ago
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL RM Sotheby's Auburn Spring (2016) Lot #876	$48,400 SOLD	May 07, 2016 5 years ago
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Sedan Mecum Anaheim (2014) Lot #S112.1	$11,500 SOLD	Nov 15, 2014 6 years ago
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Sedan Mecum Anaheim (2014) Lot #F112.1	$12,000 HIGH BID	Nov 14, 2014 6 years ago

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL - W108 / W109

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