Sold | Sought-after 3.5 Cabriolet variant in EU-Specification 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

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£201,684 (Est: £211,400 - £241,600)

Sought-after 3.5 Cabriolet variant in EU-Specification 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

United States • 31 May 2026 • Lot 37

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This is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet, a sought-after EU-specification model with a matching-numbers V8 engine. It features an older, sympathetic restoration with a desirable Black over Cognac leather color scheme, presenting an excellent opportunity for collectors.

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The car has undergone an older, sympathetic restoration over a decade ago. The paintwork and interior are described as being in excellent overall condition, displaying only light evidence of age and use, which aligns with a 'Very Good' rating. While not pristine, it shows minimal wear for its age and restoration history.

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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 * Sought-after 3.5 Cabriolet variant with EU-Specification * Originally delivered in factory-correct Dark Blue (Dunkelblau) with Black Leather interior; now finished in elegant Black over Cognac Leather * Older, sympathetic restoration performed over a decade ago * Equipped with desirable floor-shift automatic transmission * Matching-numbers engine confirmed by factory data card 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-liter variant marked the ultimate evolution of the prestigious W111 platform, at once marrying Mercedes-Benz's storied engineering prowess with newfound V8 performance ...