1971 280SE 3.5 U.S.-spec coupe. This car was bought new in 1971 by a business owner in Southampton, NY. Driven sparingly, it registered 22,580 miles in 1983 and 36,832 miles in 1996, at which time a subsequent owner had the car stripped and repainted from its original 903 Light Blue to 904 Dark (Midnight) Blue. This was a meticulous, windows-out, all-chrome-removed procedure with complete new rubber seals. The car was rarely driven thereafter and was bought in January 2008 by a prominent Mercedes specialist in New York , who over a period of seven years performed all mechanical work necessary to bring the car to as-new performance. In addition, both the undercarriage and engine bay were brought to show condition. Detailed receipts documenting this work, totaling over $63,000, are available and included with the car. Today the car shows a bit under 38,000 miles and is owned by a long-time Mercedes aficionado in northern California. Factory fully equipped with every available option, including Behr air conditioner, power windows, and more, this is unquestionably one of the lowest original miles 3.5 in existence. It shows and drives like a brand-new car. Please call 305-775-2234 for more information.
