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Est: £260,050 - £334,350

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

United States • 15 Aug 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is a marvelous example with fewer than 22,000 miles, lovingly maintained by its first owner and later by The Jim Patterson Collection. It features sought-after options like a Becker Europa radio, power windows, and factory air conditioning, making it a highly desirable classic.

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The Monterey Auction event, 13 - 15 August 2026.

Offered Without Reserve | $350,000 - $450,000 USD A marvelous example with fewer than 22,000 milesLovingly maintained for decades by its first ownerEquipped with a Becker Europa radio, power windows, and air conditioningA wonderful largely original example of a hugely significant post-war Mercedes-Benz model 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.The cabriolet offered here was originally delivered by the prominent and long-serving Chicago Mercedes-Benz dealer, Loeber Motors.

Its window sticker, included in the history file, notes it was finished in Silver Gray Metallic over black leather interior,...

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£8,122

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£191,299

Median Price (Since 2020)

£552,929

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