This Mercedes-Benz (W109) 300 SEL 3.5 is a stylish luxury saloon, presented in an attractive colour scheme. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V8, producing up to 147kW / 200hp and sending it to the rear wheels via a floor-mounted four-speed automatic transmission. The five-digit odometer indicates 91,908 miles. It has been with the current owner as part of a private collection for around five years during which time it is noted to have been gradually improved to a very good standard. This 300 SEL 3.5 is finished in a dark grey hue over a lighter grey leather-trimmed interior, with attractive dark burr wood inlays on the door cards, dashboard and A-pillars. It rides on a set of 14-inch chromed steel wheels with body-colour hubcaps, wrapped in Hankook Optimo K715 tyres. Equipment includes heating and ventilation controls, and front and rear electric windows. It is now fitted with a Blaupunkt Frankfurt 100 head unit with auxiliary, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. The car now rides on adjustable air suspension, and the car’s ECU has been replaced with a Haltech unit. The car will be supplied with a selection of paperwork from current ownership. The cherished number plate ‘M300 SEL’ is not included in the sale. Please refer to photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the paintwork is in good condition but shows a few pitting spots on the bonnet and could do with a few spots addressed to be perfect. On the interior, the seller also notes that the dashboard woodwork was swapped recently with new replacement items fitted by Carman’s Auto Trimmers in Brisbane. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults. The seller notes that the car has had over $40,000 spent on it during its five-year ownership. This includes a major service, tuning, replacement interior woodwork, starter motor refreshed, ECU adjusted, odometer reconditioned, suspension compressor replaced to improve airbag suspension, lighting and switches fixed, a general electrical system tidy up, and electric windows adjusted to make their operation smoother. Other work has included adjustment of the engine timing, dyno and injection system adjustments, air conditioning system improved, transmission cooling pipes replaced, and the engine was removed in order to tidy up the engine bay, including adjustments to sway bar and suspension components. The work was performed by Three Point Classic in Mount Gravatt and was supported by Sleeping Beauties and Carman’s Auto Trimmers This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 3.5 is an elegant and impressive example of the refined classic luxury car, finished in a refined colour scheme. Fitted with a few modern additions and fresh from a methodical improvement by its current owner, it should make a stately and comfortable weekend driver or long-distance cruiser for any marque enthusiast. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.