1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé (W111)
- Engine
- 3.5L V8 SOHC, Bosch electronic fuel injection, 230 bhp
- Colour
- Anthracite grey
A Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 coupé that left the factory on 30 January 1970, finished in anthracite grey with a rare manual gearbox and the optional M116 V-8 engine. Built by hand as part of the W111 range, the car retains its original specification including electric sunroof, R14 alloy wheels, air conditioning, and a Becker radio installation. It has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, supported by a detailed engineer's report, with all key original mechanical components retained.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €170,800 (≈ $188K)
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive full restoration carried out using authentic Mercedes-Benz components while preserving critical original parts; the work is documented in a detailed engineer's report. The leather interior was also refreshed, and the radio was upgraded to a modern digital Becker unit.
Described as recent at time of cataloguing. Factory data card copy accompanies the car.
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