£100.8k
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Historics • UK • 3 Mar 2011
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£100,800
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
UK • 3 Mar 2011 • Lot 312
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand drive 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet, one of approximately 55 made. It was restored in the Netherlands and has been well-maintained since, including fresh paintwork and a new hood. The car has a desirable factory-fitted air conditioning unit and has covered only 11,000 kilometers since its restoration.
Condition
8
The car has been restored with new paintwork and a new hood. The interior is original and well-maintained. It also received a thumbs up from Mercedes-Benz specialists in the UK. The areas prone to deterioration show no signs of decay. It has only covered 11,000 kilometers since restoration.
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6,835 miles
FYY 543H
1970
Auction
11102712001690
LHD
United Kingdom
£100.8k
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Historics • UK • 3 Mar 2011
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Priced at a massive £7,249 in 1970, the Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet succeeded the 1960's 'fintail' 220 and its earlier 280 counterparts by responding to criticisms of a lack of performance.
With this car - which should really have been called the 350SE - Mercedes-Benz increased the now favoured straight-six engine to the mighty 3.5litre V8 which was available in coupe and cabriolet form.
The car was an instant hit.
Built largely by hand in Sindelfingen, the large, five-seater convertibles possessed all the attributes of their marque and saloon counterparts but were steeped in character which may explain why they are still in strong demand today.
Though the cabriolets are outwardly similar to the saloon cars, almost all the body panels are different, the interior trim is more luxurious, the body of the car sits almost one inch closer to the floor, plus, all the V8's were treated to stacked twin headlights and each enjoyed an extra helping of chrome trim to further dramatise the al...
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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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 16th May 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
11,006 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 16th May 2011, 11,006 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
User Entered:
- rear exaust rubber deteriorate
Passed
On 16th May 2011, 11,006 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- rear exaust rubber deteriorate
Passed
On 28th Apr 2009, 9,331 miles
Failed
On 18th Apr 2009, 9,331 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
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Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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