1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible

Mercedes-Benz's fifteen 'New Generation' models were publicly displayed for the first time at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1967 and went on sale the following January.

The fuel-injected 280SE saloon shared its bodywork with the 'New Generation' 280S, while the 280SE Coupe and Cabriolet retained the appearance of the outgoing 250SE that had been introduced in 1959 on the 220SE. The 2778cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder Type M130 engine - however - was all new. The M130 produced 160 horsepower and offered improved fuel economy and more efficient control of emissions.

Between 1968 and 1972, when production ceased, a little over 5,000 examples of the 250SE Coupe and Cabriolet were produced. 1,390 examples were the cabriolet.

This W111 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet was completed at the Stuttgart-based Mercedes-Benz factory and finished in Sand Beige over Brown leather. It was given a Becker Grand Prix radio, armrests, automatic antenna, white wall radial tires (with a matching spare), and a driver's side rearview mirror.

This 280SE Cabriolet has been given a two-year rotisserie restoration done to concours standards. After the work was completed, it won First in Class at a Mercedes-Benz concours.

This car has color-coded hubcaps, power windows, automatic transmission, and the correct Behr air conditioning system.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2018