This Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 is an elegantly styled four-door saloon, presented in a handsome colour scheme. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V8 engine, which sends its power to the rear wheels through a floor-mounted four-speed automatic transmission. This 280 SE 3.5 has been with its current owner for one year. The odometer displays 34,384 miles, though this is not warranted. This 280 SE 3.5 is finished in Autumn Beige (code 430) finished in Sandy Beige over a tan vinyl-trimmed cabin, with mid-brown carpets, and a dark brown dashboard punctuated by wooden inlays. It rides on a set of 14-inch steel wheels which chrome-plated and body-coloured hub caps, and shod in Compasal Commax II whitewall tyres. The specification includes a Mark IV Custom under-dash air conditioning system, a Becker Europa cassette stereo, and heating and ventilation controls. Accompanying the sale is the tool kit and jack, and a recent maintenance invoice. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: there is some minor surface bubbling of the paintwork in three to four areas around the headlights on both sides, three or four paint chips on the left-hand front quarter panel, and two chips on the left-hand rear quarter panel. Inside, the driver’s door top cap is bent and warped, the passenger door card has ripped vinyl near to the speaker, the driver’s door card handle sits slightly out of line, and the wood trim under the windscreen is flaking, and on the dashboard is worn and faded. The car’s latest service was carried out at 34,380 miles. At that time the power steering box was rebuilt, seal kit replaced, front and rear brake hoses replaced and flush of the system undertaken, at a total cost of around $1300. This Mercedes-Benz (W108) 280 SE 3.5 is a sophisticated classic German saloon, blending a smooth V8 engine and automatic gearbox with handsome styling and a comfortable cabin. Reported to be accompanied by a clean bill of health, and fresh from a recent service, it would make a usable addition to any collection, and an ideal classic weekend cruiser which is sure to draw admiring glances wherever the new owner chooses to drive it. The description of this consignment 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, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. 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.