Vehicle History & Overview

This 1972 300SEL 4.5 is a US-spec example finished in Gray Blue Metallic (906) over blue upholstery and powered by its factory M117 4.5-liter V8 mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. According to this car's body plate, it was delivered new with a heated rear window, Becker radio, automatic radio antenna, and Thermoking air conditioning. The car was owned in California prior to being acquired in November 2017 by the seller, who has added approximately 1,500 miles since.

This 300SEL 4.5 is described as stock aside from a recently-refreshed interior, updated Becker Mexico cassette player, and R134a air conditioning conversion. It has received various services since 2014 including work on the air suspension and braking systems, steering gearbox, and more as described below. Service records since 2014, an unused set of weatherstripping, a set of heater levers, and owner's manuals accompany the sale.

Equipment

According to this 300SEL 4.5's factory body plate (pictured below), the car was delivered with the following equipment:

• 491 – US version

• 906 – Gray Blue Metallic paint

• 249 – Heated rear window

• 513 – Becker Europa radio

• 531 – Automatic antenna

• 581 – Thermoking air conditioner

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Modifications

• The seller recently had the cabin refurbished, including new leather upholstery and a German carpet kit, as shown below.

• OEM Becker Europa radio with a Becker Mexico radio/cassette player, as shown below.

• Air conditioning system converted to R134a.

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Servicing & Documentation

• Service records since 2014 cover various work, including the following, with receipts shown below and in the main gallery (click images to see full receipts):

  • 2014 - Engine tune up (spark plugs, distributor cap/rotor, fluids, filters, etc.), new drive belts, and more

  • 2015 - Left valve cover gasket, replaced rear brake pads/rotors

  • 2016 - A/C R134a conversion, new steering gearbox seals, replace leaking fuel injector, new throttle bushings, new front brake pads, brake fluid change

  • 2017 - Air suspension serviced (see receipt for details), rebuilt rear axle valve, new ball joints

  • 2020 - Engine oil/filter change

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Imperfections

• The seller notes some touched up paint flaws/chips on the left-front door and sunroof panel, checking paint is also noted in front of the sunroof panel, as shown below.

• Clock inoperable

• Driver's window regulator missing some teeth, jumps when operating

• Muffler has prior repairs and could use replacement

• Climate control levers missing, as shown below (uninstalled set of levers included).

• Wood trim strip between the dashboard and windshield is damaged on the left side, as shown below.

• As with any vintage/pre-owned vehicle, additional imperfections may exist. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all information and perform due diligence prior to bidding.

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Included Items

• Service records since 2014

• Owner's manuals

• Unused set of weatherstripping

• Set of climate control levers

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Additional Information

• Undercarriage photos are provided below and in the main gallery.

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Videos

Videos below show an exterior walk-around, engine-start, driving, demonstration of features such as the stereo and sunroof, and more:

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