Chassis No.

111.025.12.004436



Just 1,390 2.8-liter inline-six-powered 280 SE Cabriolets were produced between 1968 and 1971, and this example is rarer still, one of the last few built in distinct low-grille form.

That added power allowed for a fuller slate of factory amenities and easier open-air grand touring for four, all in unmistakable style.

When production ended in 1971, the 280 SE Cabriolet remained Mercedes-Benz's definitive four-seat convertible for the next two decades, making the final examples particularly sought after.



This example was reportedly sold new in Greenville, South Carolina, and remained in long-term ownership for decades, per previous research.

It is well appointed, with a column-shifted automatic transmission and a long list of factory-supplied features, including power steering, power disc brakes, and independent suspension, along with optional air conditioning, power windows, and a Becker Grand Prix AM/FM radio.

The car is the subject of a recentl...