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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

111.027.12.000758roadGermany
Engine
3.5L V8 with Bosch electronic fuel injection, 230 bhp
Colour
Anthracite grey metallic

A 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet finished in silver with a blue hood and matching blue leather interior. Powered by the 3.5-litre M116 V8 producing 233 bhp, the 280 SE 3.5 was the most powerful, most expensive, and most exclusive open Mercedes of its era. This example rides on chrome knock-off wire wheels and is equipped with Behr air conditioning, a Blaupunkt radio, and a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
  2. Auction sale

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

No maintenance or restoration records.

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