Description
Originally the W111 Coupé was launched as the 220SE in late 1960, appointed with a straight-six 2, 195cc engine and 160km/ h top speed. This was followed in 1965 by the 250SE and then in November 1967, the 250 SE was superseded by the 280SE. It was powered by the new 2, 778cc M130 engine, which produced 160hp (119kW) at 5500rpm. Top speed was hardly affected, but acceleration from 0-100km/ h (62mph) improved to 10. 5 seconds. Inside, the car received a wood veneer option on the dashboard and other minor changes, including door lock buttons and different heater levers. Despite its smaller engine, the 280SE could outperform the early 1950s M189-powered 300 SE, resulting in the more expensive model's retirement. In all, 3, 797 examples of the 280SE Coupé were manufactured of which 150 were right-hand drive.
Manufactured in July 1968, chassis ‘the details below’ was supplied new the Republic of Ireland and is understood to have resided there until 2008 when the Mercedes was entrusted to well-regarded Mercedes-Benz restorers Heaney Motor Company of Derry as a barn find on behalf of a customer. From there, the 280 was stripped to bare metal, the bodywork was fully restored with genuine Mercedes-Benz new old stock panels (that are practically unattainable now) fitted as required, before the Coupe was repainted in Anthrazit Grau Metallic. The interior upholstery was fully retrimmed in Mulberry Red leather with a wool velour mix carpet set and factory specification headlining. The woodwork was veneered and lacquered, with extensive rechroming outside.
A matching chassis and engine numbers example, this 280 SE Coupe has very rare factory features such as electric windows and electric sunroof that were usually exclusively for the 3. 5-litre cars. With Heaney estimating that the restoration cost was in the region of £80, 000 - £85, 000 (without the car's initial purchase price)
This incredible example has been subject to a ground-up restoration incorporating chassis, floorplan and all panels with every element of the car taken to Concours standard including a fully re-trimmed leather interior finished in Mulberry Red with interior wood veneered and lacquered back to factory standard. All mechanicals have also been either replaced or re-commissioned to maintain their originality while simultaneously offering a new experience to the car... Supplied with a breakdown of all works carried out and certificate of originality from Mercedes, A matching numbers car with original chassis and engine and rare factory options of electric sunroof and windows.....
The Mercedes Benz 280 SE Coupe Interior Offers A Truly Retro Feel, With The Build Quality And Finishing Detail Being Second To None, With Luxurious Refinements And Comfort Still Evident After Nearly 56 Years. This Lovely Modern Day Classic Mercedes Benz Was Opted From Factory With The Mulberry Red Leather Sport Seats, The Wool Velour Carpets That Have Been Protected With The Mercedes Benz SE Coupe Over Mats, Leather Trimmed Door Cards, The Leather Dash That Wraps Around This Inviting Cabin, The Leather Roof Lining, The Obsidian Black Bound Four Spoke Steering Wheel, Chromed Seat Brackets, Chromed Lined Internal Door Brackets And Decorated With Wood Polished Veneers Detailed With Chrome, That Finalise This Elegant Environment Off Perfectly. The Interior Finish, Along With The Total Interior Condition Is Presented In Fabulous Order And With This Will Delight The Next Prospective Lucky Keeper.
The Stunning Body Designed By Paul Bracq Production Began In Late 1960, With The Coupé Making Its Debut At The 75th Anniversary Of The Opening Of The Mercedes-Benz Museum In Stuttgart And Is Showcased In The Anthrazit Grau Metallic, With This Colour Finish Perfectly Demonstrating The Sublime W111 Exterior Curves, The Distinctive Coupe Lines And Looks Staggeringly Beautiful With The Optional Factory Sunroof. Further Treats Are Presented With The Unmarked Capped 15" Mercedes Benz Wheels Which All Sit On Branded Tyres, The Twin Exhaust System, The Chromed Fitments To The Front And Rear Bumpers, Chrome Front Grille With The Famous Three Pointed Star That Dominates The Nose, Further Factory Chromed Exterior Embellishments And Presented In Immaculate Condition. This Example Looks Sensational From Every Given Angle And Would Be Well Suited In A New Or Already Established Worldwide Vehicle Inventory, With Options And Costs To Ship Available Upon Request.
