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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 280SE Convertible

  • Chassis Number: 11107.12.004058
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet is believed to have been destined for the US market soon after completion at the Stuttgart-based Mercedes works. It is finished in Silver metallic paint with a black leather interior and topped by elegantly polished wood finishes. Power is sourced from the 3.5-liter SOHC V8 resting underhood, and with Bosch Fuel Injection produces 200 horsepower at 5,800 RPM. There is a four-speed automatic transmission, an independent suspension, and vacuum-assisted disc brakes. The gear shift is floor mounted, and there is a classic Becker radio, folding armrests, and air conditioning.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2021

2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $290,000-USD $330,000 
Sale Price :
USD $379,000

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 image  
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 image  
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 image  1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 image  
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 image  1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 image  
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 280 image  1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 image  
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 image  1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 image  
1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE 3.5 CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 111.027.12.001042
Sold for USD$346,000
  2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 image  1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 image  

Mercedes-Benz 280s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5L Cabriolet111027120001932023 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic $200,000$300,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet111027.12.0035242023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction $375,000$475,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe111026120039432022 Mecum : Monterey$80,000  
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet111.027-12-0044732022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques a Monaco $300,000$380,000
1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE 3.5 CONVERTIBLE111027120029262021 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 Cabriolet111.027.12.0014122021 Gooding : Geared Online : Scottsdale Auction $250,000$300,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet111.027.12.0010422020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, Fall $270,000$300,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe111.026.12.0039432020 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 Cabriolet111.027.12.0027302020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online $275,000$325,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe111026120043252020 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 Limousine108058.10.0065112020 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 Coupe111026120028062019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction   
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE108067120031632019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum $25,000$30,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe111026120042722019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale   
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet111.027.12.0025772019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island $275,000$350,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe111026.12.0041972019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona $150,000$180,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 V8 Coupe111026220035502018 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 Cabriolet111027120029212017 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Pacific Grove Auction $320,000$360,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupé111026220020082017 Silverstone Classic   
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet111027120015892017 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 CABRIOLET111-027-12-0037852017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction $275,000$325,000

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