Mercedes-Benz 280S
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1972, 93666 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
The first "S-class" Mercedes arrived in 1968, the 280S and 280SE. The 280 saloons were large, full size saloons which offered comfort and luxury to its five occupants. Built on a 108ins wheelbase the new S-Class saloons were much heavier than earlier models, although the styling was more subtle and lass garish.
Powered by a new 2.8 litre six cylinder engine both models offered good performance and plenty of refinement. The 280S had a slightly less powerful engine which produced 140bhp. The 280S remained in production until 1972.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2778cc | S6 OHC | Mercedes S6 |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855201860 | Mercedes 'S' Class & 600 1965-72 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
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| Article |
Mercedes-Benz W114/5 - (1968-76) |
116 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2004 | |||
| Mercedes-Benz W114/5 - (1968-76) - The mid-size Mercedes W114/5 was light and lively with advanced suspension and exceptional build quality. Few good ones survive, but we’ll help you find the best. | ||||
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Our Cars |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2003 | |||
| Our Cars - 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0-Litre-Phil Bell. 1985 Fiat 124 Spider-Ben Field. 1972 Fiat 130 Saloon-Martin Buckley. 1969 Triumph Vitesse, 1967 Jaguar 420-Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Merc to Monte-Carlo |
62 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2002 | |||
| Merc to Monte-Carlo - Experience 500 miles in three days: crossing the Alps in a Mercedes-Benz 280SL 'Pagoda' from Stuttgart to Monaco. | ||||
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Classic Cars February 2002 pg 58 |
58 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2002 | |||
| Aston Martin V8 Volante vs Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet. All other cars suffer punishing depreciation on their way to secondhand bargain status, but these two convertibles have never really fallen out of the desirability tree. | ||||
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Fast forward |
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| Publication | Top Gear November 2005 | |||
| Fast forward - The S-class has a reputation for unpare;;ed...everything. Each new iteration raises the bar another notch and leaves the other guys trailing behind. They'll be quacking at this one. | ||||
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