Mercedes Benz W111 280 SE Flachkühler-Coupé (1969)
Mercedes Benz 280 SE Coupé W111 (1969) in red and white, flat radiator, engine overhauled, electric sunroof, serviced by Mercedes-Benz, value appraisal grade 1.5
Overview
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A 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE flat radiator coupé (W111) is for sale in a red and white color combination with brown leather interior.
Highlights:
- First registered in Germany
- Special color red with white roof
- Major service in 2024 at Mercedes-Benz
- Engine overhaul including glass bead/sandblasting in 2024
- Investments of approx. €10,000 in recent years
- Electric sunroof
- Dashboard with high-quality wood trim
- Appraisal report from 2015 available (grade 1.5)
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1969
- First registration: Germany, 10/1969
- Location: 79104 Freiburg, Germany
- Number of vehicle owners: 2 according to registration document
- Accident-free in current ownership
- Registered
- H license plate
- TÜV until 10/2027
- Ready to drive
Model history
The Mercedes-Benz W111, also known among enthusiasts as the "big tailfin," replaced the W180 pontoon series in 1959 and formed the basis for numerous Mercedes models in the 1960s. A typical feature was the so-called unit body, which was also used in the W110 and W112 series. Technically, the single-joint swing axle with compensating spring, familiar from the 300 SL, was particularly noteworthy. While the sedans were discontinued in 1968, the elegant coupé and convertible models remained in the lineup until 1971 and are now among the most sought-after classics of their time.
Facts
Exterior & Interior:
- Exterior color: Red with white roof
- Interior with brown leather upholstery and high-quality wood trim
- Repainting: partially repainted
Engine and transmission:
- 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder with 160 hp (118 kW)
- Replacement engine (overhauled in 2024)
- Automatic transmission
- Last engine service: 03/2025
Mileage:
- Mileage: 19,155 km (read from the odometer; actual mileage may be approx. 119,155 km due to the 5-digit speedometer)
- Traceable: partially
Documentation:
- German vehicle documents
- TÜV and service reports
- Invoices
- Expert opinion (09/2015, grade 1.5)
Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:
- Tires: very good tread, replaced in 2023
- Brakes: good condition
- Bodywork: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
- Underbody: good condition, no rust-through known
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects:
- No known defects
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition.
Summary:
For sale is a very well-maintained 1969 Mercedes-Benz W111 280 SE flat radiator coupé in a striking red and white combination with a brown interior. The vehicle is currently registered, has an H license plate, and has TÜV until October 2027. In 2024, extensive investments were made, including a complete engine overhaul with glass bead and sandblasting. In short, this is a stylish classic for connoisseurs and enthusiasts, ready for immediate use and ready for auction.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Expert report available
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed
Comments of this past auction
Technik: Der Mercedes-Benz W 111 ist ein Modell der Heckflossen-Serie von Mercedes-Benz, unter Liebhabern auch „große (Heck-)Flosse“ genannt, in Abgrenzung zur Baureihe W 110 (sog. „kleine Heckflosse“). Der W 111 löste die großen Ponton-Modelle der Baureihe W 180 im Jahr 1959 ab und lieferte die technische Basis für die Mercedes-Modelle bis Ende der 1960er Jahre. Typisch war die sogenannte Einheitskarosserie, so dass die Limousinen-Modelle von den Einstiegstypen W 110 über die Sechszylinder W 111 bis zum luftgefederten W 112 (Mercedes-Benz 300 SE) im Erscheinungsbild ähnlich sind. Der W 111 wurde vom W 108 im Jahr 1965 prinzipiell abgelöst, nur der 230 S wurde von 1965 bis 1968 als einzige Limousine noch parallel zu den Modellen W 110 und W 108/109 weiterproduziert. Die Coupés und Cabrios vom Typ W 111 blieben bis 1971 im Programm. Technisch fiel am W 111 die vom 300 SL bereits bekannte Eingelenk-Pendelachse mit Ausgleichsfeder auf.