1971 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet, Original Paint, Sympathetic Restoration

Description for Mercedes-Benz 200-Series 1971

Conceived to appeal to prestige buyers. the 3. 5 Coupe and Cabriolet were special cars that came admirably equipped. with everything from the desirable. Behr air conditioning to a Becker Europa radio. Like the heroic 300 SL and 540 K models that came before. the 3. 5 Coupe and Convertibles were the last Mercedes-Benz products to emerge almost completely hand-assembled from the Sindelfingen coach builder. These W111s shared more than this with these icons. though. as they were also penned by the same styling genius. Friedrich Geiger. Geiger ensured that the W111. particularly in elegant Cabriolet form. made quite a statement in period. and continues to do the same today as a symbol of what Mercedes-Benz used to build. The example on offer here is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3. 5 Cabriolet that has enjoyed a charmed life. Dressed in the (050) white paint that it is believed to have left Stuttgart with. this Cabriolet contrasts starkly with its classic. bright blue interior and soft top. All chrome trim and bright work is described to shine nicely. yet corresponds with the age of the car and doesn’t appear over the top. as some restorations reflect. Panel fitment and shut lines are as they should be. and the car presents very well as its recent 2nd place finish at a Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MBCA) Concours event clearly indicates. It should be noted that MBCA judges incorrectly deducted for windshield and horns not being original. Mercedes-Benz parts. The interior of this Cabriolet is a sight to behold. with beautifully refinished wood and chrome trim gleaming against the handsome dashboard. The inside of this Cabriolet is a special place to be. Seating upholstery is believed to have been replaced during the course of its life. and is difficult to discern from original material. showing a light patina that suits the car perfectly. This column-shift example. presents beautifully inside and its striking bright blue interior offers the perfect amount of color against the white exterior. The undercarriage of this 280SE 3. 5 shows accurately and honestly. with appropriate finishes everywhere you look. The engine bay is a feast for the eyes. as a recent candidate of significant work from marque specialist Bud’s Benzes in Georgia. the beautifully detailed engine bay of this Cabriolet was given the full treatment. and now shows like it would have in period. This W111 drives just as the car was intended. With effortless power from the matching numbers. 3. 5-Liter 'M116' V8 and an automatic transmission that operates fluidly and without drama. this Cabriolet will not disappoint. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3. 5 Cabriolet (Click Here For Many More And Larger Images) Chassis# 111. 027. 12. 004268; Engine# 116. 980. 12. 005450 Included with the sale: Owner's manuals First-aid kit Leather boot bag Convertible top screw-down handles Hard to find. front seat center console pad Documentation and maintenance records (Over $30. 00 spent in 2014) Clean South Carolina title With 200 horsepower and capable of 130 MPH. these cars offer collectors a highly usable automobile just as comfortable handling long distance tours as it is managing the task of driving in modern traffic. thanks to its four-wheel-disc brakes and sure-footed handling. With only 1. 32 examples built for the world. the 280 SE 3. 5 Cabriolet has cemented itself as a prominent collector car. yet. importantly. it offers enthusiasts a glimpse from a time when Mercedes-Benz had a greater human element in the production of their automobiles. and was less cost-driven. Similar models sold at auction: 1971 280 SE 3. 5 Cabriolet - $297. 00 - RM Auctions Arizona 2014 1971 280 SE 3. 5 Cabriolet - $335. 00 - RM Auctions Amelia Island 2014 1971 280 SE 3. 5 Cabriolet - $429. 00 - RM Auctions Monterey 2014 1971 280 SE 3. 5 Cabriolet - $473. 00 - RM Auctions Arizona 2015