1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 Sedan
Sold $13,000 on Jul 25, 2025 at Bring a Trailer.
View the original listing on Bring a Trailer · S-Class Sedan Automatic (W116) market

How this sale compares
Sold for $13,000, 18% below the market at the time: the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Automatic (W116) median was $15,850 across 29 sales in the 12 months before (middle 80%: $6,600 to $53,600).
Details
- Year
- 1973
- Model
- 280SEL 4.5 Sedan
- Mileage
- 76,000 miles (true mileage unknown)
- Transmission
- automatic
- Body
- Sedan
- Engine
- 4.5-Liter M117 V8
- Interior
- Beige MB-Tex Upholstery
- Location
- CT
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