1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

60,019 mi · Oct 4, 2026 · Broad Arrow Auctions

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Oct 4, 2026

Broad Arrow Auctions

No bid reported

Auction unsold

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8,000 mi · Light Blue · Automatic · Sep 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Sep 30, 2026

−19% vs $298,000

1,900 mi · TMU · Silver Gray · Manual · Sep 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Sep 14, 2026

0% vs $298,000

86,000 mi · Silver Grey · Automatic · Aug 31, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Aug 31, 2026

+7% vs $298,000

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22,000 mi · Aug 15, 2026 · RM Sotheby's

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Aug 15, 2026

RM Sotheby's

+68% vs $298,000

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History

Sightings

2 events

Oct 3, 2026
Sold
Daniel Schmitt & Co
Jun 18, 2026
Listed for sale
Asking $369,900 · Daniel Schmitt & Co

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
Daniel Schmitt & Co · Listing closed · 87 mi · Oct 3, 2026 · View on Daniel Schmitt & Co
Last asking: $369,900

Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1971
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model family: 280 SE
Generation: W111
Trim / Variant: 3.5
Body: Cabriolet
Engine: 3.5
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 87 miles
Exterior: Black
Interior: Cognac

Highlights

Notable Equipment

Spectacular, show-quality restoration
Just released from a respected collection
European market example
A wonderfully restored example of the marque’s final hand-built model
Rare and highly desirable color combination
Arguably one of the best examples in the market today
Tremendous investment potential
A dream for the mercedes-benz collector

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3.5L V8
Four-speed floor-shift automatic
Tinted glass
Color-matched wheel covers
Full leather interior
Burl walnut woodwork
Leather-wrapped center console
Power steering
Power brakes
Power windows
Behr air conditioning
Becker 'grand prix' am/fm radio

Service & Documentation

Matching numbers engine per its data card
Accompanied with owner's manual, tools, and coco floor mats
Matching-numbers provenance

Other details

One of only 347 cabriolets produced for 1971, the model’s final year of production

Market

Comparable prices

280 SE 3.5

Median sold

$298,000

This car $369,900 · 24% above

23 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

Running medianMiddle halfThis car's last asking price $369,900

32 records · 23 sold · 9 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

60,019 mi · Oct 4, 2026 · Broad Arrow Auctions

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Oct 4, 2026

Broad Arrow Auctions

No bid reported

Auction unsold

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8,000 mi · Light Blue · Automatic · Sep 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Sep 30, 2026

−19% vs $298,000

1,900 mi · TMU · Silver Gray · Manual · Sep 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Sep 14, 2026

0% vs $298,000

86,000 mi · Silver Grey · Automatic · Aug 31, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Aug 31, 2026

+7% vs $298,000