Description
HIGHLIGHTS:
SPECTACULAR, NO-EXPENSE-SPARED, SHOW-QUALITY RESTORATION BY RENOWNED MARQUE SPECIALISTS HATCH & SONS
JUST RELEASED FROM A RESPECTED PRIVATE COLLECTION
ONE OF ONLY 200 “LOW-GRILLE” 280 SE CABRIOLETS!
ONE OF MERCEDES-BENZ’S FINAL HAND-BUILT MODELS
STUNNING FACTORY CORRECT COLOR COMBINATION!
DESIRABLY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR-SHIFT AUTOMATIC AND NUMEROUS OPTIONS
DRIVES AND PERFORMS AS NEW
RETAINS ITS MATCHING-NUMBERS ENGINE
ACCOMPANIED BY ITS OWNER'S MANUAL, SERVICE BOOKS, RESTORATION PHOTOS, AND RECORDS
ARGUABLY ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!
TREMENDOUS INVESTMENT POTENTIAL!
A DREAM FOR THE MERCEDES-BENZ COLLECTOR
OPTIONS INCLUDE:
2. 8L INLINE-6 W/ BOSCH D-JETRONIC FUEL INJECTION
FULL LEATHER INTERIOR
FLOOR-SHIFT AUTOMATIC
POWER BRAKES
POWER WINDOWS
FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING
A high-end derivative of the 220 Sedan, the 280 SE was introduced in 1959 featuring its timeless styling and incredible build quality. The basic design and chassis — internally designated W111 — endured for more than a decade. Over its lifetime, the car could be had with one of five single-overhead cam engines: four six-cylinder motors along with a 3. 5 Liter V8. Each update brought more horsepower and torque, improving drivability and the feeling of luxury. The V8 was released in the fall of 1969, around a full ten years after the model’s inception. The combination of classic styling of the earlier models and an all-new 230-brake horsepower V8 featuring Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection proved irresistible to critics then and now.
A full leather interior with accommodations for four along with a fully lined top in the traditional stacked German cabriolet layout meant the 280 SE Cabriolets could easily be driven all-year ’round. A fully independent suspension with disc brakes at each wheel was standard, further increasing comfort and safety. Due to their complexity, only 13 cars were finished per week on average. For example, each top required roughly sixteen hours of work apiece, with the robust metal framework being entirely concealed from view by a full interior headliner. In total, Mercedes-Benz produced just 1, 232 examples between 1969 and 1971. As one of the marque’s last hand-built models, 280 SEs are highly vaunted by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
The magnificent 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet featured here is finished in stunning Dark Blue Metallic over a gorgeous Beige leather interior with a Dark Blue folding convertible top. This exquisite 280 SE was subject to a show-quality restoration by world-renowned marque specialist Hatch & Sons and is among the finest examples we've had the pleasure of offering. With only 200 examples built, a desirable color combination, and award-winning restoration, this Mercedes-Benz is the perfect example to join any premier collection. Because of this, I personally believe the investment potential of this iconic motorcar will grow beyond your imagination. Offered to the most demanding collector, investor, or enthusiast who desires to own one of the very best at an investment price!
