Mercedes Benz 280 SE W111 Flachkühler-Cabriolet (1970)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 322 photos
• Video including engine running
• Original factory convertible (data sheet available)
• An appraisal report is available, grade 2 and market value €177,300
• A major service was performed in March 2024 (approx. €7,250); less than 2,000 km driven since then
• The mileage of 73,000 kilometers is partially verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1970
• Engine: 6-cylinder with 160 hp
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Copper Metallic
• Interior: Cognac leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until July 2027, H-license plate
• Features:
• Power steering
• Dual-tone horn
• Becker Europa radio
• Ivory-colored steering wheel
• Folding front armrest

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Copper Metallic
• The vehicle has been completely repainted in the past
• The paint and body are in good condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
• The front floor panel was professionally replaced in 2022 up to the level of the front seats, in accordance with factory specifications
• There is no known rust
• The black soft top is in good condition
• The tires are somewhat older but still have good tread

Interior

• The car features cognac-colored leather upholstery
• The interior is in a very well-maintained original condition with a beautiful, light patina
• There are no known damages inside the cabin

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready
• There are no known mechanical defects
• All equipment is fully functional with no defects
• The 160-horsepower 6-cylinder engine runs flawlessly and has a distinctive sound
• The manual transmission shifts flawlessly
• There are no known defects in the chassis
• A major service was performed in March 2024 (€7,250; less than 2,000 km driven since then)

History

Ownership history

• Current owner: since 2009
• 5 owners in total
• First registered in Germany

Service History

• 2024 at 71,310 km: Major service at Klassische Automobile Schwarz in Dresden for €7,250
• 2022: Front floor panel professionally replaced up to the height of the front seats
• Approx. €15,000 invested under current ownership

Documents

• Appraisal report available (Grade 2, market value €177,300)
• German vehicle documents

Summary

For sale is a 1970 Mercedes-Benz W111 / 280 SE Cabriolet in the very attractive color combination of Copper Metallic with a Cognac leather interior. The vehicle was delivered in Germany, has been with the current owner since 2009, and has a partially verifiable mileage of 73,000 kilometers. The 160-horsepower 6-cylinder engine and manual transmission make this convertible an ideal classic for leisurely drives. The interior is in its original condition and has a pleasant patina. A valuation report with a grade of 2 and a market value of €177,300 is available. With TÜV valid until July 2027, an H-license plate, and investments of approximately €15,000, this 280 SE Cabriolet offers an attractive opportunity to acquire a classic Mercedes-Benz with a unique color combination.