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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 Navigation
The 1971 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is regarded as the last of the hand-built Mercedes-Benz models. The '3.5' designation signifies the 3.5-liter V8 engine, which was the first V8 to be placed in a Mercedes-Benz. With 230 horsepower, it propels the cabriolet from 0-60 miles per hour in just 9 seconds with a top speed of over 120 miles per hour. In two years of production, a mere 1,232 were produced making the 280 SE Cabriolets even rarer than a 300 SL.
The current owners of this car acquired it in 2016. After using it for tours and events for several years, they commissioned a group-up restoration returning it to as-delivered condition. The 2021 Concours d'Elegance of America was its first public showing since the completion of the restoration.
The current owners of this car acquired it in 2016. After using it for tours and events for several years, they commissioned a group-up restoration returning it to as-delivered condition. The 2021 Concours d'Elegance of America was its first public showing since the completion of the restoration.
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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#: 111.027.12.001981 Sold for USD$285,500 2025 Broad Arrow Auction : Amelia Island | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111.027.12.001167 Sold for USD$210,000 2025 Broad Arrow Auction : Amelia Island | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111027-12-003917 Sold for USD$250,000 2025 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12.020871 Sold for USD$170,800 2025 RM Sothebys : The Arizona Auction | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Convertible Chassis#: 11102712002553 Sold for USD$264,000 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111.027.12.002730 Sold for USD$313,000 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet Chassis#: 111027-22-003994 Sold for USD$388,220 2024 Bonhams : Goodwood Festival of Speed | |
| 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 |   |
| 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#: 111.027.12.003524 Sold for USD$291,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
| 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#: 111.027.12.003402 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 |
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 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 111.027.12.002995 | 2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | $400,000 | $475,000 | |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 111.027.12.004070 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Dare to Dream | $250,000 | $325,000 | |
| 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 |
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