1978 Mercedes Benz US Model 280SE W116-Needs TLC

1978 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series Description

RECOMMEND that BUYER can REPAIR W116 Vehicles as this needs work....Vehicle comes with most parts requiring repair or replacement
Starting bid is PRICED TO SELL as excellent eBay record of motivated and honest seller...needs money and doesn't have the time to fix up - MY LOSS, YOUR GAIN .
Vehicle is drivable but don't recommend long distances as loses oil due to oil pan (see below). This is an excellent vehicle for restoration if you have the time and enthusiasm!
2nd Owner (since 2001 or 2002) -Always a N/NE California car with NO RUST that's never been near salt
Excellent paint and clear coat from re-spray -couple of bumper chrome bar wrinkles and one paint scratch -have touch up paint (see photos) -straight frame
No cracks or chips in any glass
Rebuilt engine (strong and smooth) and transmission (less than 40,000 miles on each)!
Tires in fair shape plus excellent spare
new 4 year battery (bought about 6 months ago)
right side exterior mirror (needs to be installed as 280SE only comes with a left side mirror)
dash after market cover
excellent Pioneer CD Radio (after market)
Passed smog 3 months ago -if buyer in CA, I'm required to smog again
comes with lots of parts including tow bar (towed it when moved as in photo)
most maintenance records
clean CA Title and current registration
replaced entire drivers door internal hardware (less than a year old). old window glass and regulator saved for buyer if need later
sheep skin seat covers for front (rear has been re-upholstered) and/or covers shown in photos
list of items to be repaired / replaced:
Engine Oil Pan has small cracks in rear -lose oil when running - can be repaired
Transmission leak when sitting -will investigate but figure something simple such as pan gasket
Leaking power steering box - replace top seal or box
Cracks/tears in side of driver's seat (very common) and right armrest but springs are good -have replacement armrest
Cracks in dash (very common) -comes with replacement skin
Climate Control doesn't work -comes with aftermarket digital replacement (not installed)Heat and A/C work (has R134) but can't have both at same time (see photo) -have parts for server and amplifier
Sunroof doesn't have enough ummph to close all the way but doesn't leak -will provide used motor assuming contributing to problem
Front Passenger window regulator mechanism needs work -regulator fine but needs window front guide bar re-installed -providing
Vacuum Door locks don't work (very common) -providing many door vacuum kits that might get all them to work again