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Asking Price: £275k

MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE 3.5 V8 CABRIOLET, LHD,1970

Hexagon Classics • UK

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Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Asking Price: £275,000

MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE 3.5 V8 CABRIOLET, LHD,1970

UK

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, hand-built Mercedes Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet, one of only 1,232 ever made. The car is in remarkable condition and retains its original color combination, making it a desirable classic.

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Condition 

8

Remarkable condition and originality mentioned.

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56,000 miles

United Kingdom

1970

Classified

Asking Price: £275k

MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE 3.5 V8 CABRIOLET, LHD,1970

Hexagon Classics • UK

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

Track live values and receive listing alerts

Description

Hexagon Classics are delighted to offer this delightful example of the rare top-of-the range Mercedes Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet, which was hand built at their Sindelfingen plant.

With only 1,232 units built, the top model cabriolet is extremely rare.

This vehicle was purchased from a Pebble Beach, California, resident, who was just the second owner, and goes a long way to explaining its remarkable condition and originality.

It remains in its original and stylish colour combination, and is complete with its original driver s book pack, including its manual, service guide and air conditioning handbooks.

Price Analysis vs Other (W111) 280 SE Cabriolets

£8,122

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£192,166

Median Price (Since 2020)

£571,340

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Previous (W111) 280 SE Cabriolet Sales

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Meet the Seller

Hexagon Classics

82 - 92 Great North Road, London, Greater London, N2 0NL, England

Located in London, Hexagon Classics is an independent dealership specialising in classic and modern classic sports cars, particularly Porsche, BMW, and Aston Martin. They offer vehicle sales and servicing.

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