The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL represents the final, highly refined production year for the iconic W108 chassis generation. Known for its exceptional hand-built craftsmanship, this model is famous among collectors for being the last Mercedes-Benz luxury sedan to feature the classic stacked dual headlights.
The name "SEL" stands for Sonderklasse (Special Class), Einspritzung (Fuel Injection), and Lang (Long wheelbase).
Built as a flagship executive vehicle, the 280 SEL came standard with high-end luxury features that were rare for 1973.
The 1973 model year marked a transitional dead-end for the W108 as Mercedes-Benz shifted its main assembly lines to the sharply styled W116 S-Class. Because of this overlap, the 1973 280 SEL 4.5 is relatively rare, with total global production for the 4.5-liter model spanning just 8,173 units across its entire 1972--1973 run.
This car has been in the Duncan Imports collection for the last 11 years, It is an all original (with the exception of 1 repaint), 1 family owned car.
