Name: 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 280 S Auto
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Price: 199950 ZAR
Availability: OutOfStock

SOLD AS IS — CASH ONLY

101,500 km (odometer reading, cannot verify exact mileage)

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Man… if you had one of these back in the day, you were a BOSS. This was one of the first cars Mercedes-Benz officially called an “S-Class” — the birth of a luxury icon. And honestly, the DNA is all there: the size, the presence, the craftsmanship, the quiet authority it carries. Even today, you sit inside this thing and immediately feel that old-school Mercedes gravitas. It’s like stepping into a piece of automotive history that still demands respect.

Driving a car from this era hits completely different. You feel connected — just machine, road, and you. No layers of tech numbing the experience. And yet, it’s insanely comfortable. Those seats… man, they make modern armchairs feel insecure. If you thought some of our other classics were sofa-like, wait until you sink into these. It’s a whole vibe.

Speaking of the seats — the interior needed some love, so we went all in and redid the entire upholstery. Factory-fresh. Clean, tight, beautiful. It completely transforms the cabin.

As with any older car, she needed a little mechanical TLC too, so we knocked out an oil service and a gearbox service. What we’ve brought to market here is a classic that’s ready — the perfect base for someone who loves to tinker, restore, and enjoy the process of bringing a legend back to full glory. If that’s you… well, you just found your canvas.



What recon was done?

Gearbox service
Oil service
Interior completely redone (R20k)
All of the work combined was around R70k


Does it have issues?

No apparent issues


Vehicle features

Major work done
Collectors item
Great condition for its age
One of the first flagship “S-classes” ever made
Silver paint colour
Automatic gearbox
Electric windows
Toughened safety glass
Cognac leather upholstery
Power-assisted steering
Central locking
Chrome bumpers & trim
Interior wood trim




Vehicle and engine specs

Engine: 2.8L carburetted inline-6 petrol
Power: +/- 115 kW
Torque: +/- 225 Nm
Transmission: 4-speed automatic gearbox
Rear-wheel drive
Fuel tank: 96 litres





Service history

Gearbox & oil service done recently



Iconic. Solid. Luxurious. That’s what comes to mind every time I look at this car. She may be old, but she still turns heads the same way a modern S-Class does — maybe even more, because people know what they’re looking at. This is style, presence, and heritage packed into one beautifully preserved machine. If you’re someone who loves classics, loves wrenching, and loves the soul of old-school engineering… this is your girl.

Let’s get this beauty back on the road where she belongs — with an owner who appreciates her story and wants to write the next chapter.

Keep well, see you soon.

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