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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet W111 Low Grille

111.027.12.003247roadGermany
Engine
3.5L SOHC V8, Bosch mechanical fuel injection, 200 bhp at 5,800 rpm
Colour
Red Metallic over crème

A 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet (W111 series), finished in Red Metallic over Crème leather, representing the final generation of hand-assembled Sindelfingen flagships. One of only 1,232 produced, it retains its original numbers-matching 3.5-litre V8 and carries US-specification 'Low Grille' bodywork. The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration and is equipped with factory air conditioning, floor-shift automatic transmission, and a Becker Europa radio.

Ownership

  1. 2023-09-29Auction sale
    Sold US$260,000

    Bonhams catalogue lot →

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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    Restoration

    A thorough, high-quality restoration was carried out to a detailed standard across all aspects of the vehicle, with the car presented in excellent overall condition.

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