1971 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class

Description1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.5 3.5L V8 | Factory Air Suspension | Long-Term California Car | Recent Service Vehicle Overview: • Clean title • Long-term California car • Registered with its previous owner in California from 1971 through 2023 • Tobacco Brown (Code 423) exterior • Palomino leather interior • Desirable long-wheelbase 300SEL 3.5 • 1974 purchase invoice • Service records and manufacturer’s literature included Engine & Drivetrain: • 3.5-liter M116 V8 engine • Bosch mechanical fuel injection • Factory rated at 200 horsepower • 211 lb-ft of torque • 4-speed automatic transmission • Rear-wheel drive • Fuel pump replaced in 2026 • Recently serviced with an oil change Air Suspension & Brakes: • Factory self-leveling air suspension • Front and rear air-spring bellows • Torsion-bar stabilizers • Suspension air valves replaced in 2026 • Front and rear suspension air bellows replaced in 2026 • Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes Exterior Features: • Tobacco Brown exterior (Code 423) • Stacked quad headlights • Wrap-around chrome bumpers • Standing Star hood ornament • Bright exterior trim • Driver-side mirror • Front vent windows • 300SEL 3.5 decklid badging • Power antenna • Town and Country horns • Butterfly-style windshield wipers Wheels & Tires: • 14-inch steel wheels • Bright-finished Mercedes-Benz wheel covers • Body-color wheel-cover centers • Michelin X tires • 205/70 tire size Interior & Luxury Features: • Palomino leather upholstery • Front bucket seats and rear bench • Refurbished interior wood trim • Air conditioning • Power windows • Central locking • Heated rear window • Classic two-spoke steering wheel with chrome horn ring • VDO instrumentation • Becker Europa stereo Recent Service: • Suspension air valves replaced – 2026 • Front and rear air suspension bellows replaced – 2026 • Fuel pump replaced – 2026 • Engine oil and filter service – 2026 • Service records included Documentation & Extras: • 1974 purchase invoice • Service records • Manufacturer’s literature • Spare parts included • Extensive long-term California ownership history Additional Description: This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.5 combines classic Mercedes-Benz craftsmanship with the performance of the 3.5-liter M116 V8 and the exceptional ride quality of the model’s sophisticated self-leveling air suspension. Finished in Tobacco Brown over Palomino leather, this long-wheelbase W109 spent more than five decades registered with its previous owner in California, from 1971 through 2023. Recent 2026 service is particularly noteworthy, including replacement of the front and rear air-suspension bellows and suspension air valves, along with a replacement fuel pump and engine oil service. Inside, Palomino leather is complemented by refurbished wood trim, air conditioning, power windows, and central locking. Accompanied by a 1974 purchase invoice, manufacturer’s literature, service records, and spare parts, this 300SEL 3.5 offers an appealing combination of documented history, recent mechanical attention, V8 performance, and classic Mercedes-Benz luxury. Contact us for more information or to schedule a viewing. Read More