1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé
- Engine
- 3.5L V8
- Colour
- Fire Engine Red (DB 534)
A 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe from the final production year of the W111 two-door series, one of only 679 examples built that year. Originally finished in Silver Grey Metallic over blue leather and delivered to the US market on 21 June 1971, it was subsequently restored to Fire Engine Red over cognac leather. The car retains period accessories including Marchal foglamps, a Nardi steering wheel, and correct Bundt-pattern alloy wheels.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$109,200
- 1971 →Factory deliveryUnknown original US-market ownerpartial documentation
Vehicle completed in June 1971 and delivered to the US market in original Silver Grey Metallic over blue leather configuration. Data card copy accompanies the car.
- Date unknownUnknown prior owner who commissioned restorationnone documentation
During this ownership the car underwent a thorough restoration, with the color scheme changed to Fire Engine Red over cognac leather and various period accessories fitted.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full restoration carried out to a high standard, changing the exterior finish from the original Silver Grey Metallic to Fire Engine Red and retrimming the interior in cognac leather. Period accessories including Marchal foglamps and a Nardi steering wheel were fitted, and a matched set of Bundt-pattern alloy wheels with fresh Michelin tyres was installed.
Precise date of restoration unknown; carried out during prior ownership.
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