This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C is finished in metallic red over beige leather and powered by a carbureted 2.8-liter M110 inline-six and a floor-shifted four-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, power windows, and a Becker Mexico cassette radio The seller bought the car in 2017, and service since then has included sealing the gas tank and replacing the muffler. This W114 coupe is now offered in Alberta, Canada with Alberta registration.
The car is finished in metallic red and the seller notes areas of bubbling around the body and peeling paint on the hood. Close-up photos of the flaws can be found in the gallery.
The 14″ steel wheels are mounted with 195/70 Hankook Optimo tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs.
The cabin features beige leather seats and matching door panels along with brown carpets, wood trim, and a Becker Mexico cassette player. The air conditioning does not blow cold and there are cracks in the dashboard.
Instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 59k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership. The fuel-level sender needs to be replaced, and the total mileage is unknown.
The 2.7-liter M110 inline-six features a single Solex four-barrel carburetor for a factory rating of 130 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller notes that the fuel tank was sealed and the muffler replaced in 2019.
The vehicle is being sold on its Alberta registration, which serves as the ownership document in the province. The sale does not include a title.