
Specs
MILEAGE
49000
TRANSMISSION
4 Speed Automatic
EXTERIOR
Green
INTERIOR
Cognac
VIN
0

Vehicle Details
THIS CAR HAS BEEN SOLD – Please call 720-588-8427 or Email info@farlandcars.com to speak to a specialist about other options. The 300SEL was Mercedes’ top-drawer long wheelbase production sedan in the early ‘70s, usually with a 3-liter version of their famous OHC inline 6-cylinder engine. But, there was a smaller production run that got the huge 6.3-liter OHC V8 that had been developed for the 600 limousine. That turned a modest-but-luxurious classic Mercedes-Benz sedan into quite a hot rod!
The 300s had sophisticated air suspension, full leather upholstery, beautiful burl-wood trim, sunroofs, Behr A/C and a high-quality period Becker Europa stereo system. The 6.3 made the car one of the fastest production sedans of the time and they are wonderful to drive. This Moss Green car was sold new in Houston and still has the original bundle of factory manuals & service books with it, showing stamps for years of regular M-B dealer servicing. It has since lived in several areas of the US, but has been in Colorado for decades and for over twenty years in the current owner’s collection.
It shows no signs of past accident or rust damage, the air suspension was restored a few years ago and works fine. It still has only 49K actual miles and looks it. The Cognac leather is exceptionally nice and its aroma accents the interior of the car. The upper surfaces were repainted in the original color years ago to repair checking, but the paint below the belt line is original. The dash pad is not cracked and the clock still keeps good time! All the brightwork is fine, and the wood veneers are excellent.This high driver-quality car has just a few flaws at present, most significantly it should have a new A/C compressor.
Although OEM ones are available, a recommended retrofit is a kit with a modern Sandin-style rotary compressor that offers superior cooling. We will let the next owner decide which way to go on that. Also, it has a star or two on the upper windshield, some air bubbles in the rear glass and a few paint chips. But it runs great and could be driven anywhere to a new home tomorrow.
Specs
TRANSMISSION
4 Speed Automatic
EXTERIOR
Green
INTERIOR
Cognac
MILEAGE
49000
VIN
0
Exterior Photos
If you are considering one of the classic or collectible cars on our website, be assured that coming for a personal visit to inspect first-hand the car that has captured your fancy is very welcome. We practice transparency in all of our descriptions, but believe that nothing is as convincing as seeing and touching the car yourself. Plan a few hours, so you can see, touch, feel and drive the car, and enjoy a tour of our restoration shops to see ‘where the magic happens.’ If your schedule is too committed, we also welcome a knowledgeable agent visiting for you. Please understand that sales are final, so the time for all due diligence is before you buy. Our cars are sold AS-IS, since most are on consignment from owners. We follow FTC guidelines for all sales and certainly want our future clients leaving more glowing reports among our reviews!