1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé W111

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Engine: 3.5L V8 with Bosch electronic fuel injection, 200 hp, 231 lb-ft torque
Colour: Silver-Grey Metallic over black leather

A 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé finished in Silver-Grey Metallic over black leather, one of only 679 examples built for that model year. The W111-chassis pillarless coupé represents the pinnacle of the series, powered by a 3.5-litre V8 with Bosch electronic fuel injection producing 200 horsepower. Acquired in 2008 and comprehensively restored to concours-level condition by the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Long Beach, California, it was subsequently featured in the Mercedes-Benz Club of America's official magazine alongside its cabriolet sibling.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$379,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
2008 →Acquisition unknown
Current vendor
partial documentation
After acquiring the car, this owner dispatched it to the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Long Beach for a thorough restoration alongside a matching cabriolet. The vehicle has since been kept in a climate-controlled private collection with regular technician maintenance.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2008Restoration
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center
Full restoration carried out to authenticity-focused, like-new standard covering the entire vehicle; work performed concurrently with the owner's matching cabriolet.
Facility located in Long Beach, California. Restoration highlighted in the Spring 2012 issue of The Star, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America member magazine.
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Service
Fluids renewed and general servicing completed within the last 50 miles prior to the auction sale.
Routine interval maintenance had been carried out by an on-site technician throughout the ownership period.

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