1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 cabriolet is one of approximately 1,230 examples produced between 1969 and 1971, and it was refurbished some time ago. The car is powered by a 3.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Moss Green Metallic over Cognac leather. Equipment includes a brown convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with covers, driving lights, disc brakes, power windows, lap belts, a Becker AM/FM stereo, and air conditioning. This W111 cabriolet is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve with a California title.

The car is finished in Moss Green Metallic and was repainted some time ago. Features include a brown soft top, a Cognac top boot, front vent windows, driving lights, a “low-style” grille, and chrome bumpers.

The 14″ steel wheels feature bright-finished covers with color-matched centers and are mounted with Hankook Kinergy ST tires measuring 185/75. The suspension includes an independent double-wishbone front setup with coil springs along with a rear single-joint swing axle. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted disc brakes at each corner, and the car is equipped with power steering.

The cabin features individual front seats and a rear bench upholstered in Cognac leather, and wood trim accents the dash and A-pillars. Amenities include power windows, air conditioning, lap belts, a dashboard-mounted clock, a Becker Grand Prix AM/FM stereo, and a floor-mounted shifter.

The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a replacement 240-km/h speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 20k kilometers (~12k miles), and total mileage is unknown.

The 3.5-liter M116 V8 features Bosch Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 200 horsepower and 211 lb-ft of torque.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.

Decoding the data plate reveals the following information: