Mercedes Benz 280 SE Cabriolet W111 (1970)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 226 photos
• Video including engine running
• GTÜ inspection report from May 2021 with a grade of 1- available
• Carefully restored vehicle: Partially repainted for cosmetic purposes, interior refurbished, ice-blasted underbody
• Last service performed in September 2025

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1970
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 2.8-liter six-cylinder engine with 160 hp (118 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Dark blue
• Interior: Beige leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until 09/2027, H-license plate
• Features:
• Becker radio
• Air conditioning
• Power windows

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of this flat-nosed convertible is classic dark blue
• There are some repainted areas (including the trunk lid and the right rear side); a paint thickness measurement yielded values between 111 and 1,330 micrometers
• This is a professional convertible conversion carried out in the 1970s by the firm Hofmann in Aalbergen. The conversion has been certified by an expert, and the car is registered as a convertible
• The paint and body are in very good condition. There is only minimal patina present, but no damage or defects to the body are known
• There is no known rust, and the underbody has been ice-blasted
• Maxxis whitewall tires are fitted. The tires are approximately 6–7 years old and still have good tread

Interior

• The car has a beige leather interior
• The interior is in a very well-maintained and restored condition with attractive patina. The seats likely still feature the original leather
• There are no known interior damages
• The dark blue soft top is watertight and free of damage

Mechanics

• The Mercedes is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• The engine maintains a steady RPM and revs up smoothly
• The 4-speed automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• All equipment (including the air conditioning) works without defects
• The last service was performed in September 2025

History

Ownership history

• First delivery in Germany
• 2020 to present: Current, 5th owner
• The 3rd and 4th owners were from the same family
• The 2nd owner was a private individual
• The first owner was Mercedes-Benz itself (demonstration vehicle)

Service history

• Last service in 09/2025
• In recent years, a former Mercedes master mechanic has consistently taken care of the car
• There is no service record book

Documents

• GTÜ inspection report (Images 206 to 218)
• Vehicle registration certificate (Images 220 to 224)

Summary

This 1970 Mercedes-Benz W111 280 SE Cabriolet is a very well-maintained vehicle delivered in Germany, featuring an H-license plate and a valid TÜV inspection valid through 09/2027. Of particular note is the professional, period-correct conversion from a coupe to a convertible performed by Hofmann in Aalbergen, which has been certified by an expert and officially registered. Combined with the classic color combination of blue with beige full leather, the extensive comfort features, and the very good overall condition, this W111 presents a harmonious and high-quality overall impression.