Mercedes Benz 280 SE (1970)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 145 photos
  • Video including engine running and test drive
• Mileage of 31,024 km partially verifiable through invoices and TÜV documents
• Classic-Data appraisal report with a condition rating of 1 dated November 19, 2017, available

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 (brown metallic)
• Interior: Cream-colored leather
• TÜV valid through 08/2028 & H license plate
• Features:
  • Power windows
  • Power-adjustable seats
  • Leather interior

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet (W111) is bronze brown (metallic brown)
• The vehicle has been completely repainted to a high standard in the original color
• The body is free of damage and shows no visible defects
• No known rust
• Accident-free
• Fitted with Michelin classic car tires featuring 20-mm whitewalls

Interior

• The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet features cream-colored leather upholstery and has been 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, has been replaced
• All equipment is in working order with no known defects

Technical Specifications

• Road-ready and registered
• The engine runs flawlessly
• The transmission shifts smoothly
• Suspension bearings and strut bearings have been overhauled
• 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 defects

History

Ownership History

• 2018 to present: current owner (Germany)
• 2017 to 2018: Owner in Aschaffenburg
• 2014 to 2017: Owner in Baden-Baden
• Before 2014: U.S. – registered to Guez Living Trust/Hubert Guez, Trustee, Beverly Hills, CA; released in February 2013

Service History

• January 16, 2017 – Purchased and restored by K&F Classic Cars GmbH, Aspach
• 2017 – Extensive restoration work performed: body repainted, leather and wood trim replaced, soft top replaced, suspension overhauled, all fluids changed
• September 15, 2017, at approx. 27,297 km – Inspection for the preparation of the Classic-Data appraisal, Stuttgart
• August 25, 2026 at approx. 31,024 km – Vehicle inspection (HU) and emissions test (AU) (invoice from Autoservice Sisto, Großostheim)
• Documented restoration costs: 29,700 EUR

Documents

• Registration Certificate, Part II
• Classic-Data Appraisal Report
• California Certificate of Title
• Purchase Agreement and 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. (July 1, 1970) in bronze brown 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. The 280 SE is a roadworthy classic with 31,024 km on the odometer, a valid H license plate, and TÜV certification valid through August 2028. The restoration included a high-quality full repaint, complete leather reupholstery, a new soft top, and extensive technical overhauls; documented restoration costs total 29,700 EUR. The vehicle is presented as accident-free.