Exceptionally Well Preserved, Highly Original, 48,000 Miles,
Console Shifter
The 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet - an Amazing and Rare Automobile:
Introduced in late 1969 as a prestige model to supplant the
somewhat underpowered six-cylinder 280SE, the V8-powered,
W111-Series 280SE 3.5 was of immediate appeal to wealthy customers
who were accustomed to having the best quality and workmanship
available in an automobile. One of the last hand-built
Mercedes-Benzes, an average of only 13 cars were finished per week,
with just 1,232 examples of the 3.5 Cabriolet produced from 1969
through 1971, and just 347 in 1971. Featuring Bosch D-Jetronic
electronic fuel injection and producing 200 horsepower, the engine
provided brisk acceleration and was lauded at its launch. A fully
independent suspension with disc brakes at each wheel was standard.
A power-operated, insulated, multilayer top with framework fully
concealed by an interior headliner shielded the sumptuous interior
from the elements. Each convertible top is said to have required
more than 16 hours of hand labor.
This 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet - A Beautiful, Highly Original
Survivor:
Finished in mostly original Silver Gray Metallic paint with a Black
interior and top this 3.5 is a very well preserved, highly original
motorcar with what is believed to be 48,000 original miles.
The original paint is in excellent condition and there has been
some light repaint work on the passenger side due to scratches. The
interior is original except the front seats which have been
reupholstered with the correct material. The engine compartment and
undercarriage show as an original 48,000 mile car.
Service and repairs since 2016 total $30,000 and were performed by
two of the best Vintage Mercedes shops in the US - Paul Russell and
Company and European Auto Solutions - both in Massachusetts. The
48,000 miles is believed to be original based on the overall
condition of the vehicle and a 2016 inspection of the timing chain
which showed it to be original with appropriate wear for 48,000
miles.
Everything works as it should. Inspections are welcomed in
Jacksonville, Florida.
It's getting harder and harder to find true survivors in this
condition.
Vehicle Details
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Listing ID:CC-1803848
Price:$379,500
Location:Jacksonville, Florida
Year:1971
Make:Mercedes-Benz
Model:280SE
Exterior Color:Silver Gray Metallic
Interior Color:Black
Odometer:48000
Stock Number:204
VIN:11102712001981
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