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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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