1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S

The 1976 Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class is sold for $3,500 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1976 Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Classauction.

This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S is a US-market example that was subsequently brought to Canada following the seller’s acquisition on BaT in April 2024. Work since that time is noted to have involved converting the air conditioning system to utilize R134a refrigerant, adjusting the valves and ignition timing, and replacing the battery, alternator, drive belts, tires, and more, as outlined below. It was later listed on BaT in October 2025, and the four-speed automatic transmission has since developed an abnormal noise when shifted into park or neutral. Finished in red over black upholstery, the car

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: W116 S-Class
• Year: 1976
• Transmission: Four-speed automatic transmission
• Engine: 2.7-Liter Inline-Six
• Drivetrain: RWD
• Exterior color: red
• VIN: 11602012054913