Mercedes Benz 280 SE W111 Cabriolet (1970)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 322 photos
• Video including engine running
• A valuation report is available, grade 2
• The last service was performed in July 2025
• Mileage of 73,000 kilometers, 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:
• Individual seats
• Power steering
• Dual-tone horn
• Rear fog light
• More powerful heat exchanger
• Right-side exterior mirror
• Becker Europa radio
• Halogen light unit
• Towing hitch and ivory-colored steering wheel
• Front headrests (left and right)
• Foldable front armrest
• Thermal insulation glass for windshield and side windows
• Radial tires
• Battery with increased capacity
• Black soft top fabric
• First aid kit
• Luggage nets on the left and right of the driver's seat
• Halogen auxiliary headlights for fog lights
• Fire extinguisher

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Copper Metallic.
• The vehicle has been completely repainted.
• The paint and body are in good condition.
• The right rear side panel, or fender, was not replaced according to factory specifications by the previous owner prior to repainting.
• The front floor panel was professionally and factory-spec replaced in 2022 up to the level of the front seats.
• There is no known rust.
• The black soft top is included.

Interior

• The car has cognac-colored leather upholstery.
• The interior is in good condition.
• The original leather interior has a pleasant patina.
• There are no known damages to the interior.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is roadworthy.
• There are no known mechanical defects
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• All equipment is fully functional with no defects
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• The 160 hp 6-cylinder engine runs flawlessly and has a distinctive sound
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• The manual transmission shifts smoothly
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• There are no known defects in the chassis
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• The last maintenance was performed in July 2025

History

Ownership history

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

Service History

• 2024 at 71,310 km: Major service at Klassische Automobile Schwarz in Dresden for €7,300
• 2022: Front floor panel professionally replaced up to the height of the front seats
• No service record book available
• Investments totaling approx. €15,000

Documents

• Appraisal report available (Image 316)
• German vehicle documents (Images 314–315)

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 car for leisurely drives. The interior is in its original condition and features a pleasant patina. The equipment includes power steering, a Becker Europa radio, front headrests, a folding front armrest, heat-insulating glass, halogen auxiliary headlights, a black soft top, and a fire extinguisher. The vehicle has been completely repainted; additionally, in 2022, the front floor panel was professionally and factory-spec replaced up to the height of the front seats. The right rear side panel was replaced by the previous owner prior to repainting, but not in accordance with factory specifications. A valuation report with a grade of 2 is available. With TÜV valid until July 2027, an H-license plate, and documented investments of approximately €15,000, this 280 SE Cabriolet offers an attractive opportunity to acquire a classic Mercedes-Benz with a unique color combination.