For Sale | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

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£209,000 - £266,000

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

United States • 23 Jan 2026 • Lot 172

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AI Listing Summary

This classic car is set to be auctioned by RM Sothebys in Arizona on January 23, 2026, with an estimated value between $275,000 and $350,000 USD.
The description is currently under preparation, and further details can be found on the RM Sotheby's website.

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Arizona event, 23 January 2026.

$275,000 - $350,000 USD Purchased new by Frank Sinatra for his daughter, TinaDocumented chain of ownership from new; a lifelong California carSought-after late-production example with floor-mounted shifterOriginally finished in Tobacco Brown with Cognac leather trim, later repainted black by SinatraAccompanied by owner’s books and manuals Renowned for its elegance and exclusivity, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet has long been celebrated as a modern classic.

Combining timeless design with exceptional engineering, it delivers superb road manners and effortless performance, making it a perennial choice for those seeking a classic with style and substance.In the summer of 1971, Frank Sinatra accompanied his daughter Tina to a Beverly Hills Mercedes-Benz showroom in search of a special gift for her 23rd birthday.

Once inside, they were immediately captivated by this 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet, a sought-after late-p...