1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet
- Engine
- 2.8L inline-six
- Colour
- Dark green over cognac
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet, introduced in 1967 and styled by Paul Bracq, was the marque's premier open-top offering and ultimately the last S-Class cabriolet for more than forty years. This dark green over cognac example was supplied new through Mercedes-Benz Manhattan in summer 1969 to its first documented owner, and retains desirable period appointments including automatic transmission, air conditioning, and a Becker Mexico radio. Period service records accompany the car.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$175,000 – US$250,000
- 1969 →Factory deliveryDr Joseph Francis Giattinipartial documentation
Purchased new through Mercedes-Benz Manhattan dealership in summer 1969; period service records from that year accompany the car.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
No maintenance or restoration records.
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