1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Price on request — Sold - no price published on page (Price: SOLD)
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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 |
| Mileage | See condition notes where stated |
| Transmission | Not recorded |
| Condition | Beautifully restored, black with black leather, long-time California car, turn-key. Stock 22061, Price: SOLD on page. |
| Seller | Gullwing Motor Cars |
| Listed by | Dealer |
| Location | Astoria, NY |
| Notes | CABRIOLET, RESTORED |
About this car
1971 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet at Gullwing Motor Cars in Astoria, NY. Beautifully restored, black with black leather, long-time California car, ready to drive as it stands. The dealer's own page marks this car sold — it stays listed under the SOLD banner for reference and is left out of the price averages. Harvested from the dealer's own website on Nov 2, 2026 — confirm availability at the source before travelling.
What the photos show
- Black paint looks deep and glossy all round, no repaint needed.
- Chrome bumpers and grille look bright and straight, no rechrome bill showing.
- Black soft top is shown raised and looks taut and clean, no new top needed on what is visible.
- Black leather seats look clean and supple front and rear, no need to reupholster.
- Dash wood looks rich in the cabin view and the wheel looks clean, no dash bill showing.
- Engine bay looks tidy with a clean black air cleaner, no detailing bill needed.
- Can't judge the underside — no underside photos in this gallery, so budget an inspection before valuing it.
Money: No sale price is listed in the data, but the photos show a strong cabriolet — glossy black paint, clean black leather and a tidy engine bay support real 3.5 money, with no big visible spend.
Interested in this car? View the original listing at Gullwing Motor Cars — the sale is handled by the seller on their own site.
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