1976 Mercedes-Benz 280C Project

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced as a two-door luxury coupe, the 280C combined Mercedes-Benz engineering excellence with refined styling penned by famed designer Paul Bracq. It was powered by a 2.7L M110 inline-six engine driving the rear wheels, delivering smooth performance and durability. The W114 coupes were built in far smaller numbers than the sedans, but shared their solid construction, comfortable interiors, and timeless design. One of the final versions of the elegant W114 “/8” coupe series, the 280C turned onto its final straight in 1976.

This 1976 Mercedes 280C is finished in Icon Gold Metallic over a reupholstered tan interior. The 2.7L inline-six is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, and braking is provided by discs at each corner.

Steel 15” wheels wear full covers, while the body features a sunroof, driving lights, and polished bumpers, mirror caps, and trim. Inside, the dashboard is accented by wooden trim and houses VDO instrumentation. The factory Becker stereo has been replaced by a CD head unit.

The car was acquired by the seller in 2012, who states that the engine starts but stalls.

This Mercedes-Benz 280C project is now offered at no reserve with a clean New York title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Carbureted 2.7L M110 inline-six

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Icon Gold Metallic Paint

• Tan upholstery

Factory Equipment

• Sunroof

• Polished bumpers and trim

• Driving lights

• Wooden dashboard trim

• VDO instrumentation

• The data plate decodes as follows:

  • 419H – Icon Gold Metallic paint

  • 426 – Power steering and floor-shifted automatic transmission

  • 467 – Central locking system & English-lettering instruments

  • 494 – California emissions

  • 513 – Becker Europa stereo

  • 531 – Radio with power antenna

  • 586 – Behr air conditioner and electric window lifters

  • 593 – Heat insulating glass

  • 621 – Export license plate

  • 636 – Elimination of warning triangle

Modifications

• Reupholstered seating surfaces

• CD stereo

Servicing

• January 2026: Engine oil change

Known Imperfections

• Engine stalls

• Various paint and body blemishes as shown in the gallery

• Interior trim shows wear

Ownership History

This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280C was acquired by the seller in 2012, who reports that the car has been driven little over the past several years. The engine is said to start but stalls, and the car is being sold as a project.

Additional Information

• According to the seller and the windshield sticker, the car passed the New York safety inspection in May 2026. It is being sold on its clean New York title.