Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE — exterior front three-quarter view

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Lot 30 · German · Cars

1978 Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE

1978 Mercedesbenz · United States · Lender-owned, lien released

Year: 1978
Make: Mercedesbenz
Category: Cars
Title: Clean
Origin: German
Photos: 118
Reserve: None
VIN: 12305312••••••

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About this car

Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE offered at online auction by Repo Vehicle Holdings. Bank-sourced car with a clear title, VIN history report, no buyer fees and a 30-day return window. Open bidding with the full bid history visible.

This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE is finished in Classic White with European-market bumpers over a blue interior with patterned cloth inserts. Powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, the car features 14″ steel wheels with color-matching hubcaps, a sunroof, an AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, and power windows.

The car is finished in Classic White (737) and retains its European-market bumpers and headlights. Additional exterior details include a sunroof, a power antenna, and anodized aluminum window trim.

The car rides on 14″ steel wheels with color-matching hubcaps, and stopping power is provided by ventilated discs at each corner.

The seating surfaces are upholstered in blue upholstery with patterned cloth inserts, which extends to the door panels. A carpeted cover sits atop the dashboard, and interior features include an AM/FM stereo, power windows, and air conditioning.

Questions about this lot

Is the Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE sold with a clear title?

Yes. Every vehicle we list is lender-owned with the lien released before the auction opens. The title is sent after payment clears.

Are there buyer fees on this car?

No. The winning bid is the price. You pay only your state's sales tax and registration when you title the vehicle.

Can I inspect the Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE before bidding?

Yes. Book a third-party inspection from the lot page, review the VIN history report, and ask questions on the lot. Delivery is free within 1,000 miles.

What happens if I win?

An invoice is issued the moment the auction closes. Payment is due within 48 hours, after which delivery or pickup is scheduled.

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Closes Oct 12, 2026, 9:40 PM ET. Bids in the final 2 minutes extend the auction.

Buyer guarantee

✓Clear title, lien released by the lender

✓30-day money-back return after delivery

✓Free delivery within 1,000 miles of St. Petersburg, FL

✓No buyer fees — the bid is the price

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You may enter a maximum bid. We bid on your behalf only as much as needed to keep you in the lead, up to your maximum.
A bid placed in the final two minutes extends the auction by two minutes, so a lot cannot be sniped.
When the clock runs out, the highest bid at or above any reserve wins automatically; the invoice is issued within seconds.

Full VIN is shown to the winning bidder on the invoice. Repo Vehicle Holdings Inc, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.