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LOT 227

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe Chassis no. 111026.12.003702 Engine no. 1309 2012-019757(see text)

Sold for US$32,480 inc. premium
Lot 227

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe
Chassis no. 111026.12.003702
Engine no. 1309 2012-019757(see text)


2,778cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
2 downdraft Weber carburetors
120bhp at 5,800rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Top-of-the-line, hand-built Mercedes-Benz
*Attractive Sky Blue over Parchment color combination
*Documented 2 owner car
*Fitted with A/C


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

"If you feel obligated to ask about the price you not only will never understand the car, you have branded yourself incapable of ever appreciating its virtues even if someone gave you one". Car & Driver on the Mercedes-Benz 280SE.

This particular Mercedes-Benz 280SE was delivered new to Germany with a 3.5-liter engine fitted. Its first owner was a Mercedes-Benz dealer in the Bremhaven. According to the current owner, the dealer, who was fairly old school, did not like the new Bosch injection system and had his technicians remove the 3.5 to fit the current 6-cylinder 2.8 liter engine.

The consigner purchased the car in 1985 while stationed in Bremhaven as a member of the U.S. Army. It was shipped back to the U.S. in 1987. At the time, the car was still in very original condition and painted dark green. The consign-er stored the car for quite some time, and in 2000 he decided to restore it. This restoration was entrusted to the Mercedes-Benz experts at Bud's Benz in Douglasville, GA.

The car was finished in Ferrari Sky Blue, which is very close to the Mercedes-Benz 906 blue. During this restoration A/C was also fitted to add to its usability in the southeast. It was also fitted with an updated sound system with a smartphone input. Since the completion of this restoration, it has been well cared for and Bud's has also done all the recent maintenance. This past year the interior was redone in parchment leather and presents beautifully.

Running and driving very well, this wonderful two owner 280SE is an extremely useable classic. It would be a great car for weekend shows and as a comforta-ble driver's car on weekends.

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Please note, the correct chassis number is 11102612004378.

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