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The 'SE' designation on the Mercedes-Benz first appeared in 1958 with the 220 SE. The 'E' represented 'Einspritzung', meaning injection. In 1970, the newly developed 3.5-liter V-8 could be found in the 280 SE 3.5 convertible, which had seating for five passengers. The interior was clothed in leather and featured power windows, air-conditioning and reclining seats with center armrests.
This 280 SE 3.5 convertible has been given a restoration which was completed in May 2004. The work too five years to complete. The interior is trimmed in cognac-colored leather and burl-wood console trim. The exterior is classic black and power is from the 3499cc SOHC V-8 engine with Bosch D-Jetronic Electronic Fuel Injection. There is a four-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes.
In 2009, this 280 SE 3.5 Convertible was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona where it was estimated to sell for $160,000 - $210,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $181,500 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
This 280 SE 3.5 convertible has been given a restoration which was completed in May 2004. The work too five years to complete. The interior is trimmed in cognac-colored leather and burl-wood console trim. The exterior is classic black and power is from the 3499cc SOHC V-8 engine with Bosch D-Jetronic Electronic Fuel Injection. There is a four-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes.
In 2009, this 280 SE 3.5 Convertible was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona where it was estimated to sell for $160,000 - $210,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $181,500 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $160,000-USD $210,000
Sale Price :
USD $181,500
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 280 Series
(Data based on Model Year 1972 sales)
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Sedan Chassis#: 10806812010934 Sold for USD$27,500 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan Chassis#: 10806712004400 Sold for USD$18,150 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Sedan Sold for USD$11,000 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sold for USD$11,000 2021 Mecum : Chicago | |
| 1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SEL Sold for USD$16,250 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Saloon Chassis#: 108.057.22.011937 Sold for USD$24,930 2020 RM Sothebys : London Online | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE (W108) 3.5 Saloon Sold for USD$68,469 2019 Silverstone - Classic Cars & Competition Cars | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE Chassis#: 11407222000595 Sold for USD$20,420 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Motor Museum | |
| 1972 MERCEDES BENZ W108 280SE 4.5 V8 Chassis#: WDB10806712008875 Sold for USD$20,250 2019 Coys - Techno Classica, Essen | |
| 1972 MERCEDES 280 SE 4.5 Sold for USD$13,650 2018 McCormick's - # 65 | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Sold for USD$23,650 2018 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sold for USD$7,150 2018 Mecum : Louisville | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Chassis#: 10801860095603 Sold for USD$22,772 2018 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Saloon Chassis#: 108.057-22-007656 Sold for USD$12,336 2017 CCA June Classic Car Sale | |
| 1972 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE 4.5 Sedan Chassis#: 108067 12 013924 Sold for USD$6,600 2017 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Saloon Chassis#: 10805722007656 Sold for USD$7,236 2017 Historics at Brookland | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 V8 Saloon Sold for USD$35,101 2017 Shannons - Melbourne Late Summer Classic | |
| 1972 Mercedes Benz 280SE 4.5 Sedan Chassis#: 10806712018103 Sold for USD$15,675 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | |
| 1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE Coupe Sold for USD$12,650 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Saloon Chassis#: 10806712003473 Sold for USD$13,621 2016 Historics at Brookland |
Mercedes-Benz 280 Seriess That Failed To Sell At Auction
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 Series's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 | 10806712013648 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $25,000 | $30,000 | |
| 1972 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE 3.5 SALOON | 108.057.22.011937 | 2020 Coys at Olympia | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Saloon | 108.057.22.011937 | 2019 Collector's Motor Cars and Automobilia, RAF Museum Hendon | $30,000 | $40,000 | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE | 10801822096000 | 2019 H & H Classic Car | $12,000 | $14,000 | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL (3.5 litre) | 10805812005383 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse | $23,000 | $26,000 | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL (4.5 litre) | 0806812001988 | 2018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum | $15,000 | $18,000 | |
| 1972 Mercedes 280SEL 4.5 | 10806812002957 | 2018 Coys : Legende et Passion Monaco 2018 | $28,000 | $35,000 | |
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Saloon | 2017 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic | ||||
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL | 2017 Mecum : Kansas City | $5,000 | |||
| 1972 Mercedes Benz 280SEL | 2016 Silver Auction Portland Spring | $11,000 | |||
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE | 2014 Mecum : Harrisburg | $11,000 | |||
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan | 280SE096240 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | |||
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan | 10801812096240 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | |||
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Saloon | 10805722009137 | 2013 H & H Auctions Imperial War Museum | |||
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Four Door Sedan | 2011 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa 39th Annual Leake Auto Auction | $1,900 | |||
| 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 280 SE COUPE | 2011 Rétromobile | ||||
| 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 280 SEL | 10806712008970 | 2010 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $850 | ||
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Coupe | 2008 Leake Auctions Dallas 36th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $3,100 | |||
| 1972 MERCEDES 280 SEL | 10806812012423 | 2008 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2008 | |||
| 1972 MERCEDES BENZ 280 SE 4.5 | 10806712005193 | 2004 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 2004 | $4,500 | ||
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280S Saloon | 10801622092933 | 2003 Bonhams Collectors Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Historic Commercial Vehicles, Bicycles & Related Automobilia | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| 1972 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $10,750 | |||
| 1972 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SE FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $7,500 |
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