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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé

111.026.12.001401roadGermany
Engine
3.5L V8, 230 bhp
Colour
Medium blue metallic

A 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé (W111), finished in Medium Blue Metallic over tan leather, representing one of approximately 800 US-market examples exported from a total production of around 3,200. Powered by a 3.5-litre V8 producing 230 bhp, the car retains its original exterior colour and factory data tag, and is equipped with floor-shift automatic transmission and power accessories standard for the American market.

Ownership

  1. —Auction sale
    Sold US$112,000

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

No maintenance or restoration records.

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