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£186,835

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet

United States • 30 Sept 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet is a desirable model with a V8 engine and automatic transmission, presented in a light blue exterior with dark blue leather interior. The car has been repainted and shows some minor cosmetic flaws like wheel cover scrapes, suggesting it's a solid driver-grade classic needing some attention.

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Condition 

7

The car has been repainted, has scrapes on the wheel covers, and the odometer has rolled over. It is a driver-quality car that would benefit from minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

11102712001320

Odometer:

8,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

on Rolled Odometer 3.5-Liter V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Repainted Light Blue Blue Leather Upholstery Blue Soft Top 14” Steel Wheels w/Covers Becker AM/FM Radio Air Conditioning
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 cabriolet is one of approximately 1,230 examples produced between 1969 and 1971.

The car has been refinished in light blue over dark blue leather and is powered by a 3.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Equipment includes a blue convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with covers, disc brakes, lap belts, a Becker AM/FM stereo, power windows, and air conditioning.

Acquired by the selling dealer in 2026 and subsequently offered , this W111 cabriolet is now offered again at no reserve in Illinois with the owner’s manual and a Michigan title.

Finished from the factory in Medium Blue, the car has been repainted in light blue and features a blue soft top, a top boot, front vent windows, a “low-style” grille, and chrome bumpers.

The 14″ steel wheels ...

Points of note

£8,122

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£193,188

Median Price (Since 2020)

£571,340

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