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The first 'S-Class' Mercedes arrived in 1968, the 280S and 280SE. The 280 saloons were large, full size saloons which offered comfort and luxury to five occupants. Built on a 108-inch wheelbase, the new S-Class saloons were known for their quality workmanship, leather interiors with wood trim, full equipment, and power.
Although the 280 was initially powered by a 2.8-liter six, Mercedes added a V8 engine 280Se to the range. The 280SE 3.5 has a 3.5-liter V8 and came with automatic transmission and power steering. These sedans came in a variety of coachwork with this particular automobile being a very rare coupe. The 280Se 3.5 would reach a top speed of 125 mph and offered effortless high-speed cruising coupled with supple ride comfort.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE was produced from November 1967 through September 1972. The fuel injection overhead cam 3.5-liter 8-cylinder engine produced 200 hp and was capable of a maximum speed of 127 mph. The 280 was available in a Sedan, Coupe and Convertible.
The 280 SE coupe and convertible was introduced at the Frankfort Auto Show in 1969. The 280 is noted for its luxurious leather upholstery and elegant wood interior trim. 3,270 examples of the coupes were built. This unrestored example has a unique combination of Gold Metallic paint/DB467 and Madagascar Mahogany with black leather interior.
Although the 280 was initially powered by a 2.8-liter six, Mercedes added a V8 engine 280Se to the range. The 280SE 3.5 has a 3.5-liter V8 and came with automatic transmission and power steering. These sedans came in a variety of coachwork with this particular automobile being a very rare coupe. The 280Se 3.5 would reach a top speed of 125 mph and offered effortless high-speed cruising coupled with supple ride comfort.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE was produced from November 1967 through September 1972. The fuel injection overhead cam 3.5-liter 8-cylinder engine produced 200 hp and was capable of a maximum speed of 127 mph. The 280 was available in a Sedan, Coupe and Convertible.
The 280 SE coupe and convertible was introduced at the Frankfort Auto Show in 1969. The 280 is noted for its luxurious leather upholstery and elegant wood interior trim. 3,270 examples of the coupes were built. This unrestored example has a unique combination of Gold Metallic paint/DB467 and Madagascar Mahogany with black leather interior.
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 280
(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111.027.12.004293 Sold for USD$362,500 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE 3.5 CABRIOLET Chassis#: 111.027.12.003254 Sold for USD$400,000 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5L Coupé Chassis#: WDB111 026-12-001049 Sold for USD$53,996 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé Chassis#: 111.026.10.004279 Sold for USD$83,075 2023 RM Sothebys : Munich | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111.027.12.003247 Sold for USD$291,000 2023 Bonhams : Audrain Concours Auction | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Chassis#: 108.057.12.000258 Sold for USD$8,983 2023 RM Sothebys : St. Moritz | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111027.12.002958 Sold for USD$243,600 2023 Bonhams : Quail | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111.027.12.003777 Sold for USD$500,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey |  |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111.027.12.003524 Sold for USD$291,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111.027.12.003402 Sold for USD$239,333 2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection | |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE 3.5 COUPE Chassis#: 111.026.12.002172 Sold for USD$134,400 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction |  |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111 027 1200 3641 Sold for USD$251,091 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111.027.12.003500 Sold for USD$313,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe Sold for USD$137,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 'Sunroof' Coupe Chassis#: 111.026.12.002445 Sold for USD$379,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111.027.12.002696 Sold for USD$676,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Chassis#: 111.026.12.001918 Sold for USD$132,500 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction |   |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 11102712004457 Sold for USD$208,320 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe Chassis#: 111.026.12.004428 Sold for USD$109,200 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE 3.5 CABRIOLET Chassis#: 111.027.12.001042 Sold for USD$346,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction |   |
Mercedes-Benz 280s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5L Cabriolet | 11102712000193 | 2023 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 111027.12.003524 | 2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction | $375,000 | $475,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe | 11102612003943 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $80,000 | ||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 111.027-12-004473 | 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | $300,000 | $380,000 | |
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE 3.5 CONVERTIBLE | 11102712002926 | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | $170,000 | $220,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $210,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 111.027.12.001412 | 2021 Gooding : Geared Online : Scottsdale Auction | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 111.027.12.001042 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, Fall | $270,000 | $300,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe | 111.026.12.003943 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America | $75,000 | $90,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe | 2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer | $80,000 | $100,000 | ||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 111.027.12.002730 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe | 11102612004325 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
| 1971 MERCEDES 280 SE 3.5 | 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | $70,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 3.5 Limousine | 108058.10.006511 | 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $60,000 | $90,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $300,000 | $375,000 | $425,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Sunroof Coupe | 11102612002806 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE | 10806712003163 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum | $25,000 | $30,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe | 11102612004272 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 111.027.12.002577 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | $275,000 | $350,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe | 111026.12.004197 | 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | $150,000 | $180,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 V8 Coupe | 11102622003550 | 2018 Silverstone Auctions : NEC Classic Motor Show | |||
| 1971 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 3.5 Sunroof Coupe | 2018 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Saloon | 2017 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic | ||||
| 1971 MERCEDES 280 SE 3.5 CABRIOLET | 2017 McCormick's Auction # 63 | $320,000 | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $280,000 | $300,000 | ||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 11102712002921 | 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Pacific Grove Auction | $320,000 | $360,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupé | 11102622002008 | 2017 Silverstone Classic | |||
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 11102712001589 | 2017 RM Sothebys : Santa Monica | $240,000 | $280,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $400,000 | $450,000 | ||
| 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE 3.5 CABRIOLET | 111-027-12-003785 | 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | $275,000 | $325,000 |
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