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Gasoline Station Wagon

1985 280TE Gasoline Station Wagon

  • EXTREMELY RARE - BLACK with BLACK LEATHER
  • Black code 040
  • Black Leather code 251
  • One-of-a-kind!
  • 146,000 miles
  • 100% original paint
  • Sunroof
  • Heated seats
  • Rear-facing 3rd row seat
  • Air Conditioning
  • Partition net and luggage divider
  • Roof rail cross bars
  • Automatic transmission
  • ABS (anti-lock braking system)
  • Factory fire-extinguisher
  • Type: Four-door station wagon
  • Engine: M110, 2746cc, DOHC, Inline 6, Bosch K-jetronic CIS fuel injection
  • Transmission: 4-speed automatic (722.3)
  • Horsepower: 185 @ 5800 rpm
  • Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
  • Length: 186 inches
  • Width: 70.3 inches
  • Height: 58 inches
  • Curb weight: 3439 lbs
  • Fuel efficiency: 18-20 mpg
  • Maximum speed: 124 mph
  • Performance: 0-60 mph in 10.3 second
  • Load capacity: 1200 pounds
  • Towing capacity: 3000 pounds
  • New black 'ghost' style pinstripes, hand painted by the famously skilled, Don Q of Costa Mesa, CA (original pinstripes were removed with the exception of the original pinstriper's signature thumbs-up logo found next to the 280TE emblem).
  • New hand cut and sewn (in-house) OEM carpet with period correct MB-Tex binding.
  • *Please Note* the original factory carpet which can be seen in several photos before it was replaced, was in near perfect condition, with the exception of some very minimal fading. Since we went all out on this wagon with no expense spared, we replaced the carpet with new OEM black plush.
  • New hand cut and sewn (in-house) period correct sheepskin seat covers. Sheepskin materials thoughtfully sourced in England.
  • New hand cut and sewn (in-house) period correct coco mats.
  • Newly refinished factory Zebrano wood including custom removable Zebrano wood cupholder. Interior cupholder lined and wrapped with OEM MB-Tex and black plush carpet (seamless factory look).
  • Original Bundt wheels still showing the factory Mercedes-Benz weights, with original factory Pirelli 185 tires (show only).
  • New Vredestein 195/70R14 tires included (driving tires).
  • European specifications with nearly every option available at the time.
  • Mechanically outstanding with a long list of recent maintenance and mechanical work, including recent 300 mile road test - turn key in all respects.
  • Detailing and paint preservation performed by I-Am-Detailing in Costa Mesa, California. Arguably the best detail shop in the country. Dry ice blasting, laser cleaning, 5-stage paint correction, etc.
  • Target completion date late October, 2025 - we are down to a punch-list and photos.
  • One of the most rare and incredible S123 wagons to ever come through Mercedes Motoring.
  • This wagon is one-of-a-kind! After a tremendous amount of research of nearly every production S123 ever produced, it is clear this is likely the only remaining 280TE with this configuration in existence. If you know of another with this configuration, please let us know.
  • Sold

For further information, give me a shout!
J.G. Francis
jg@mercedesmotoring.com
(949) 338-9871

Additional photos coming soon!
*Please note these photos are a mix of early and current restoration over the past 6 months. Ignore any inconsistencies or restoration still in progress (i.e. dashboard wood color, carpet before/after, rear hatch body molding, etc.)
Happy to help assist with door-to-door enclosed and insured transport.
Currently located at our Prescott, Arizona location. 

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