Mercedes Benz 280 SE Cabriolet W111 (1970)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment conducted
  • 145 photos
  • Video including engine run & test drive
• Original factory convertible
• The Mercedes underwent a complete, high-quality restoration in 2017
• Classic-Data appraisal report from 2017 available, with a condition rating of 1 and a replacement value of €280,000; the car is described as “better than new in many areas”

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1970
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 6-cylinder inline engine with 171 PS (126 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Bronze-brown metallic
• Interior: Cream-colored leather
• TÜV valid through 08/2028 & H license plate
• Features:
  • Power windows
  • Leather interior

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the 280 SE Cabriolet is bronze-brown metallic
• The vehicle has been completely repainted to a high standard in the original color
• The body has no damage and shows no visible defects
• No known rust
• Fitted with Michelin classic car tires featuring 20-mm whitewalls

Interior

• The Mercedes is equipped with cream-colored leather, fully restored
• Original seats refurbished with new seat cores in classic car leather
• Carpet set replaced
• Door panels reupholstered in leather with new door panels
• Wood trim refurbished
• Soft top, including headliner and insulation, replaced
• No known interior defects

Mechanics

• Ready to drive and registered
• The engine runs flawlessly
• The transmission shifts smoothly
• Suspension bushings and strut bushings have been rebuilt
• All oils changed; engine, fuel injection pump, and transmission sealed
• Parts yellow-galvanized; hoses and lines replaced as needed
• Air conditioning lines, bumper rubbers, and seals have been replaced
• No known technical defects

History

Ownership History

• 2018 to present: 3rd owner in Germany
• 2017 to 2018: Second owner in Germany
• 2014 to 2017: First owner in Germany
• Before 2014: USA

Service History

• 2017: Extensive, high-quality restoration by K&F Classic Cars GmbH, Aspach
• September 15, 2017, at approx. 27,297 km: Inspection for the Classic-Data valuation report, Stuttgart
• August 25, 2026, at approx. 31,024 km: Technical inspection (HU) and emissions test (AU)

Documents

• Certificate of Registration, Part II
• Classic-Data valuation report with a grade of 1
• California Certificate of Title
• Restoration invoice from K&F Classic Cars GmbH
• TÜV and HU documents
• Invoice from Autoservice Sisto, Großostheim

Summary

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet (W111) originally delivered in the U.S. (1970) in bronze-brown metallic with a cream-colored leather interior. The vehicle underwent a high-quality full restoration by K&F Classic Cars in 2017, as reflected in the Classic-Data evaluation with a condition rating of 1 from November 2017. This factory-built convertible comes with a valid H license plate and TÜV certification through August 2028, making it a classic car ready to drive right away. The restoration included a high-quality full repaint, complete leather reupholstery, a new soft top, and extensive technical upgrades. A high-quality flat-radiator convertible for connoisseurs!