Est: £338,850 - £376,500
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
United States • 3 May 2026 • Lot 16
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is presented in a rare Anthracite Gray Metallic over Tan leather. It features a matching numbers engine and transmission and was restored by Arthur Bechtel, a renowned Mercedes-Benz specialist.
Condition
9
Restored to near-perfect condition
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
11102712000587
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MB FM4 H
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[RHD/LHD]
3,499cc SOHC V8 Engine
Bosch D-Jetronic Electronic Fuel Injection
200bhp at 5,800rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
* Matching numbers engine and transmission, per data card
* Delivered to European market specification (EU-Spec) with original German registration history
* Presented in factory-correct and very rare Anthracite Gray Metallic over Tan leather
* Restoration work led by Arthur Bechtel, recognized Mercedes-Benz specialist known for his authenticity and craftsmanship on 300SL models
* Accompanied by original German Kraftfahrzeugbrief, Abmeldebescheinigung, and commercial invoice documenting provenance
* 768 miles since restoration
MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE 3.5 CABRIOLET
In the pantheon of postwar luxury automobiles, few models command the reverence, and admiration accorded the Mercedes-Benz W111-series Cabriolet, and none more so than the potent and lavishly appointed 280 SE 3.5.
Introduced in late 1969, the 3.5...
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£8,122
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£189,260
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£552,929
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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