Asking Price: £325k
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet (Left hand drive)
Classic Automobiles Worldwide Ltd • UK
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Asking Price: £325,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet (Left hand drive)
UK
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A well-maintained, one-owner classic Mercedes-Benz in British Racing Green with black leather. Features desirable floor shift and zebra wood, with only 73,000 miles from new.
This exceptionally original example has been cherished throughout its life, making it a standout classic with significant appeal.
Condition
8
Original, well cared for, low miles
/ 10
73,000 miles
GVG 736K
1971
Classified
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
Asking Price: £325k
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet (Left hand drive)
Classic Automobiles Worldwide Ltd • UK
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
A magnificent example of this timeless, elegant and practical classic.
A 1 owner car in the U.S.A up until 1993.
The 2nd owner, owned the Mercedes both in the States and U.K., importing it here in 1998.
He then preceded to own the 3.5 until his death in 2022.
Finished in British Racing Green with black leather interior, it features the more desirable floor shift and zebra wood.
An exceptionally original car that has been well cared for all it s life, due to low ownership and having covered a mere 73,000 miles from new.
Price Analysis vs Other (W111) 280 SE Cabriolets
£8,122
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£192,166
Median Price (Since 2020)
£571,340
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W111) 280 SE Cabriolet Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 31st Aug 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
72,782 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Aug 2017, 72,782 miles
Passed
On 1st Sept 2016, 72,773 miles
Passed
On 17th Aug 2015, 72,766 miles
Passed
On 28th Aug 2014, 72,757 miles
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Meet the Seller
Classic Automobiles Worldwide Ltd
Quin Hay Farm, Froxfield, Nr, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1BZ
Located in Petersfield, Hampshire, Classic Automobiles Worldwide Ltd is a dealership handling classic, vintage, and collector vehicles. They provide vehicle sales, brokerage, and international shipping.



















