1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
- Engine
- 3.5L V8 OHV with single overhead cam per bank, Bosch electronic fuel injection, ~230 bhp
- Colour
- Silver-blue
A 1969–1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet on the W111 chassis, powered by the 3.5-litre M116 V-8 with Bosch electronic fuel injection. One of only 1,232 cabriolets produced in a 24-month production run, the car is documented as a matching-numbers example via its factory data card. The current vendor, a noted Mercedes-Benz enthusiast, had the car refinished, retrimmed in new leather and a new soft-top, and subjected to a full engine-out service.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$473,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMercedes-Benz enthusiast consignorpartial documentation
Current vendor is a noted collector of high-quality Mercedes-Benz vehicles; during his tenure the car was repainted in Silver-Blue, re-trimmed in new Parchment leather, fitted with a new soft-top, and received a full engine-out mechanical service.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Bodywork
Car was refinished in Silver-Blue paint and fitted with new Parchment leather upholstery throughout, along with a new blue convertible soft-top. All exterior chrome trim was also replaced.
Work carried out during the current vendor's ownership.
- —Engine rebuild
Full engine-out service performed to verify and restore mechanical fitness, accompanied by thorough detailing of the engine bay and underside of the chassis.
Work carried out during the current vendor's ownership.
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