1969 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL

This is the second time we have this beautiful 300 SEL in our portfolio. We imported it from Spain 9 years ago and sold it to its current owner in June 2016. The current owner has now sold off his collection and given the vehicle to us for sale. It is very original and has always been serviced in specialist workshops. The body is rust-free, the entire interior is still original and has a beautiful patina. The technology works excellently, the engine runs very well, the gearbox shifts well, the air suspension works as it should and has been sealed for weeks. We have carried out a service, adjusted the engine and gearbox, repaired the air suspension, installed a new radiator and cosmetically prepared the car. So it will bring joy to its new owner again. It has its on-board folder and logbooks, 3 keys, the original on-board tools and the spare tire. In the future it will need a caring hand for the final details.

The Mercedes-Benz W109 was a luxury model from Mercedes-Benz and was in production from 1965 to 1972. All W109s had air suspension, which corresponded to that of the Mercedes 600. In August 1965, a new generation of the luxury class was presented with the 250 S, 250 SE and 300 SE models, which were to succeed the tailfin models W111 and W112 (220 Sb, 220 SEb, 300 SE). All three models had a body designed by Paul Bracq, whose clear lines dispensed with fashionable accessories and whose understated elegance still appears timeless today. The W108/W109 series has disc brakes all around, an advanced detail compared to many other contemporary automobiles. Production of the overall very successful series ended in September 1972. The successors were the "S-Class" models of the W116 series. The W109.016 with the 2.8l 6-cylinder engine replaced the 3.0l aluminum engine, as this was more expensive and complex to produce and use. The 10 hp increase in power compared to the 280 SE Coupes was achieved, as in the 280 SL Pagoda, by using a different camshaft and an adapted injection pump.

Mercedes 300 SEL

Vehicle no. 109 016 12 00 1682

Engine no. 130981-12-001506

Gearbox no. 036525

Production date: April 10, 1969

First registered:

Color: MB 903 H Blue

Upholstery 243: Leather light red 3001, armrests & window keys, ashtray plastic light red 3001, instrument panel 3223 dark red, velour carpet light red 3012, parcel shelf velour 3018 light red, seat belts dark gray 7034 headliner artificial leather perf. Cream 8036, Macassar wood

Special equipment:

208 Operating instructions & customer service booklet in Romanesque and Spanish, information signs in Spanish

306 Cooling system

401 Individual seats in front

410 Electric sunroof

420 Automatic gearbox, 4-speed

452 Dual-tone horn

503 Left-hand outside mirror

516 Radio Becker Grand Prix LMKU

531 Automatic antenna Hirschmann

584 Electric windows 4-way

598 Heat-insulating glass green all around, windshield with band filter

602 Fastening for customs license plate

641 Tires with white wall (5-way)

663 Fuel 50l

Standard extras:

Mechanical fuel injection Bosch

Air suspension with automatic level control, height adjustable

Anti-dive support on the rear axle

Power steering with steering damper

Disc brakes all round, internally ventilated at the front with vacuum booster and brake force limiter at the rear

4-way electric window lifter with child safety lock

Central locking with vacuum

Lockable and illuminated glove compartment

Illuminated footwell

Interior lights at the front and rear

Windscreen wiper with two speed settings

Windscreen washer system

Heating can be controlled separately for driver and front passenger

Cigar lighter

Seat height adjustable for driver

Velour carpet

Foldable rear center armrest

2-way loudspeaker with fader

Fine wood interior

Clock

Luggage nets on the front seats

Retrofitted extras:

463 hazard warning lights

673 battery with larger capacity (88 Ah)

Work carried out:

Air suspension repaired set

Gearbox oil change

Power steering gear repaired

Customer service including oil change

Replace spark plugs

2 spark plug threads repaired

Adjust throttle valve

Adjust injection pump rod

Check ignition

Check injection

Check cold start valve for leaks and function

Adjust valves

Adjust CO

Adjust gearbox, shifts up too late

Replace radiator

Replace rear air suspension valve

Repair rear air suspension valve line

Adjust air suspension level

Retrofit on-board tools

Tank full

0.75l ATF II filled in tank for cleaning

Key folder installed

Adjust bonnet lock

Lubricate door locks & locks

Lubricate bonnet locks

Rear right door creaks, lubricate

Remove and adjust driver's door lock/handle

Adjust driver's door triangular window, makes wind noise