BaT Auction: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280S at No Reserve

This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280S is finished in Midnight Blue over blue MB-Tex, and power is supplied by a 2.8-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include chrome brightwork, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, reclining front bucket seats, and a Becker Europa radio. It is said to have remained in Florida with its previous owner for 30 years until it was acquired by the selling dealer in September 2020 and relocated to Ohio. Service performed during current ownership included cleaning the carburetor, an oil and filter change, and replacement of the spark plugs and oil cooler. This W108 is now offered at no reserve in Ohio with factory manuals and literature, a data card, and a clean Florida title.

The car is finished in Midnight Blue (904) with chrome brightwork included on the side moldings, rain channels, window trim, door handles, front grille, front and rear bumpers, and exhaust outlets.

Factory 14″ steel wheels wear chrome covers with body-color accents and are mounted with white-stripe tires. Equipment includes power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes and power steering.

The interior features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in blue MB-Tex upholstery, along with wood trim accenting the dashboard and door pillars. Additional amenities include a Becker Europa radio, armrests, a locking glove compartment, and front and rear seatbelts. The upholstery and dashboard show wear, and a rubber mat protects the trunk floor.

The two-spoke steering wheel features an inner horn ring and frames a 140-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and additional gauges displaying fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows just under 63k miles, approximately 100 of which have been added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.

Power is supplied by a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six which is mated to a floor-shifted four-speed automatic transmission. Service items addressed during current ownership include an oil and filter change, a carburetor rebuild, and replacement of the spark plugs, shifter bushings, power steering seal, and oil cooler.