3 owner documented car, factory AC and electric sun roof, restoration receipts

This Mercedes Benz 280SE has a known history from new ,passing through the careful hands of 3 owners from new. It is currently owned by a long term collector from Dana Point who is now ready to put into the hands of its next caretaker.
It has been recently serviced in preparation for it's sale and is now offered with a clean California title and is exempt from smog cortication requirements.

Specification:

-Silver Metallic (original Mercedes-Benz color)
-Upholstery: Bamboo/Tan leather (all new 2008)
-2.8 Liter SOHC six cylinder with fuel injection (overhauled at 127k/79k miles)
-Total mileage 132842
-Floor shift automatic transmission (overhauled)
-Factory air conditioning
-Electric sunroof
-Electric windows
-Electric rear window
-Becker/Mexico original radio

History

This car was commissioned for the Shah of Persia's (Mohammed Reza Palevi) wife Fahra Diba. The Shah's wife decided not to complete the purchase and the Mercedes Benz dealer in Stuttgart Germany offered the car to Sr. Alfonso Diez Luckie, a diplomat from Spain. Sr. Diez Luckie purchased the 280SE for his wife ,Julia Hidalgo de Luckie in 1968 and the car remained in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain from 1968 to 1974. She would also occasionally drive it to visit their other home in Paris.
In 1974 Sr. Diez Luckie died and the widow Sra Julia Diez Hidalgo de Luckie moved to Madrid, Spain where she kept the car in the underground storage below her penthouse until the late 1970s when she relocated to London. In London she used the car sparingly for short trips to the country side and would loan it to her son when he visited.
In 1980 Julia asked her close freind John Morison if he would like to purchase the car. John Morison had long admired the car and Julia knew that he would be a very good caretaker for this special car. The car remained in Europe in the care of John Morison until 1985 when they moved with the car to Dana Point, California.
In 2009 Douglas Hofer of Dana Point California purchased the 280SE and commissioned restoration of any systems needing attention with the goal of keeping this car in top condition.

Here is a partial listing of the restoration repairs:

-Front & rear suspension complete rebuild and new MBZ shocks 3/08 Glen's Alignment
-Engine complete overhaul including accessories 11/98 Star Mercedes
-Transmission complete overhaul 3/99 Star Mercedes
-Interior restoration burl wood and leather upholstery, door panels, window seals and felts Madera Concepts/Universal 12/08
-Repaint Rosey's Auto 6/06
-Electric fuel pump Mercedes Benz 8/05
-New distributor Mercedes Benz 4/04
-New radiator 7/96
-New motor and trans mounts Mercedes Benz 4/09
-Air conditioning/heater reconditioned Mercedes Benz 10/09
-All new hoses and thermostat Dan's Mercedes 10/09
-Fuel system cleaned Laguna Auto Repair 5/23
-Tune up Laguna Auto Repair 5/23

Here is a link to a video test drive:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYLKzrfy7Nk

This vehicle is exempt from California smog requirements, comes with a clean and clear California title.

Low rate financing is available with approved credit. You can apply directly on our website (www.lagunaclassiccars.com) by clicking on the "Financing" tab.
We can also arrange delivery to almost anywhere.

Laguna Classic Cars & Automotive Art Inc.
2171 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach CA
(949) 715-4555
www.lagunaclassiccars.com