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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

111.027.12.002151roadGermany
Engine
3.5L V8 (M116), 233 bhp
Colour
Medium Blue Metallic with dark blue convertible top

A 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet, one of just 802 examples delivered to the United States market in the model's sole year of American import. Powered by the 3.5-litre M116 V-8 producing 233 bhp, it retains its original Medium Blue Metallic exterior and dark blue hood, as confirmed by the factory data card on file. Specified from new with a driver's side mirror, Becker radio, and Behr air conditioning, the interior was retrimmed in matching blue leather in 2008.

Ownership

  1. —Auction sale
    Sold US$280,000

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2008
    Bodywork

    Interior seating retrimmed in blue leather to match the car's original colour scheme.

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