1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
$320,000 SOLD
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Photos for this listing are on their way. In the meantime, the seller's own photos are on the original listing, linked below.
Price context
This car is marked sold. Across this collection, sold 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet cars have a median price of $240,000 (3 sold recorded).
Details
| Year | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Model | 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet |
| Series | W111 |
| VIN | 11102712002473 |
| Mileage | 86,000 miles |
| Exterior colour | Silver (180) |
| Interior colour | Black Leather |
| Transmission | Four-Speed Automatic |
| Condition | Listing details from the car's own Bring a Trailer page: Chassis: 11102712002473; 86k Miles; 3.5-Liter V8; Four-Speed Automatic Transmission; Silver Grey Paint; Black Leather Upholstery; 14" Steel Wheels w/Covers; Black Soft Top; Becker AM/FM Radio; Air Conditioning. OldCarsData W111 Coupe & Cabriolet table row, source = Bring a Trailer. |
| Seller | Auction seller |
| Listed by | Bring a Trailer |
| Location | Naples, FL |
| Notes | AUCTION, FLORIDA |
About this car
Sold on Bring a Trailer on August 31, 2026 for $320,000. The car is in Naples, FL. Its final price and sale date are recorded here as sold-price data, the same as a dealer's sold car. The full gallery and listing details come from the car's own auction page.
What the photos show
- silver-grey metallic paint looks glossy and straight down the flanks, no repaint money needed
- chrome grille, bumpers and hubcaps look bright and fresh, no re-chroming bill here
- black leather seats and door cards look like new with no wear showing, no retrim money needed
- dash wood is deep and glossy with the Becker Grand Prix in place, no wood or radio work needed
- black soft top shown raised is taut with a clear window, and the folded top and boot look clean, no top money needed
- the 3.5 V8 engine bay is clean and orderly with a glossy air cleaner, no detailing spend showing
- underside photos show clean painted floors and suspension with no rust breaking through, no floor repair money in view
- several of the last gallery slots are paperwork scans, including the original European-delivery order, which supports value rather than showing condition
- no trunk interior photos in the sample, so I can't judge the trunk floor for rust money
Money: at the $320,000 sold price, the visible car is finished top and bottom, so the money bought a done car with its original paperwork, not future work.
Interested in this car? View this auction on Bring a Trailer — the sale is handled by the seller on their own site.
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