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1983 Mercedes-Benz S Class 280SE For Sale

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Vehicle Details

  • Year: 1983
  • Make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Model: S class
  • Mileage: 209k km
  • Color: Beige
  • Body Type: Sedan
  • Transmission: 4-speed AT
  • Grade: 280SE
  • Price in Japan: ¥2,150,000 (the Japanese dealer's all-in total)
  • Approx. USD in Japan: $12,301 (at today's exchange rate)
  • Shipped to your US port: about $15,651 (breakdown below)
  • US import: eligible now under the 25-year rule.
  • Repair History: None
  • Listed: Mar 21, 2026
  • Last updated: Jul 30, 2026

Shipped price

  • Vehicle in Japan: $12,301
  • Ocean freight to your nearest US port: $1,950
  • Inland transport, export and service fees: $1,400
  • Shipped to your US port: about $15,651

To have it imported and titled too, ask for an imported quote. We'll clear it through US customs as your importer of record and handle the title, so you won't need a broker. The estimate above uses today's exchange rate, and your quote locks it in.

Description

280SE, Officially Imported, One-Owner, Non-Smoker, Cruise Control

Importing From Japan: Key Facts

  • US law allows import of any vehicle 25 years or older (the "25-year rule"). Not yet eligible? We can store it in Japan until it is.
  • Typical timeframe from purchase to US delivery: 45-60 days.
  • Full-service import covers auction bidding or dealer purchase, an in-person inspection and ocean shipping. We quote the car shipped to your nearest US port. From there we can clear it through US customs as your importer of record and title it, so there's no broker for you to hire.
  • Importing and titling it as well adds US import duty (~12.5% of the car value) plus import, port and title fees. We can quote it that way on request.
  • Exported vehicles are exempt from Japan's 10% Consumption Tax (JCT) - beware of exporters who charge it.
  • Delivery to your nearest US port (Baltimore, Newark, Jacksonville, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Tacoma, Honolulu and more); door delivery can be arranged.

New to importing? Read our step-by-step guide to importing a car from Japan and what it costs.

Import This Vehicle

Magic Motorsports (Import JDM Magic) is a JDM import dealership in Vienna, Virginia serving the entire USA. Contact us or call 703-249-9922 to inquire about this 1983 Mercedes-Benz S Class 280SE.

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