£60,000 - £80,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 'California Roadster
United Kingdom • 3 Dec 2025 • Lot 179P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a bespoke, UK-supplied 1960s Mercedes-Benz 280SE, professionally converted to a 'California Roadster' with reinforced chassis. Finished in Austin-Healey Ice Blue with Cognac leather, it features a rejuvenated engine and automatic gearbox, with approximately 36,000 miles covered since.
Condition
7
Roadster conversion, rejuvenated mechanics
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
11102422002147
Chassis No:
Odometer:
36,000 miles
XPL 444G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Bespoke conversion of a rare, UK-supplied car.
Registration No: XPL 444GChassis No: 11102422002147MOT: Exempt
Off the road for more than a decade prior to entering the current ownership
Professionally converted from Fixed Head Coupe to Roadster configuration with strengthened sills and a reinforced floorpan
Finished in the gorgeous combination of Austin-Healey Ice Blue metallic with Cognac leather upholstery
Extensive history file
Faster and more powerful than its 300SE predecessor, the 280SE was the ultimate six-cylinder expression of Paul Bracq’s iconic and oh so elegant W111-series pillarless Coupe.
Sharing its 2.8 litre, fuel injected SOHC engine with the contemporary 280SL sportscar, the four-seater was effectively handbuilt.
Equipped with power steering, all-round independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes not to mention not to mention sumptuous leather upholstery and a wood inlaid dashboard, the 280SE was a paragon of luxury and refinement.
Among the best looking ca...
Points of note
£8,122
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£187,220
Median Price (Since 2020)
£552,929
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 25 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
42,178 miles
Registration Date
1969-05-02
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