1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet for sale

€149,900

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Düsseldorf, Germany

Mileage
5,458 km
Gearbox
Automatic
Model year
1969
First registration
07/1969
Power
160 PS (118 kW)

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet for Sale in Germany

This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet is a used car showing 5,458 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Sandbeige metallic with a Brown interior. It is a 4-seat car and has had 4 previous owners.

The original Mercedes-Benz data card shows that Sandbeige metallic is the colour this W 111 left the factory in, and its engine is the original one, so the cabriolet is matching numbers and matching colour. First registered in the United States, it reached Germany in the early 2000s and was restored there thoroughly and faithfully; it now carries a German H plate.

Only 5,468 km have been covered since the work, about 1,200 of them in the last eleven years with the current owner, always on dry days. Classic Data has assessed it three times, awarding grade 1 minus, the TÜV inspection is fresh, and air conditioning joins the original Becker Grand Prix radio.

The car is located in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet uses the 2,778 cc M130 straight-six with Bosch mechanical injection, rated at 160 PS (118 kW), for 190 km/h, or 185 km/h with the automatic, with a four-speed manual or Mercedes-Benz's own automatic, driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Sandbeige metallic
Interior
Brown
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
5,458 km
First registration
07/1969
Previous owners
4
Accident history
Accident-free
Condition
Used
Location
Düsseldorf, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity
2,778 cc
Cylinders
6
Power quoted by the dealer
160 PS (118 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
4
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 2

  • Air conditioning
  • Original Becker Grand Prix radio

Equipment 10

  • Privacy glass
  • Armrest
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Non-smoking vehicle
  • Smoker's package
  • Spare wheel
  • Power steering
  • Summer tyres
  • Steel wheels
  • Tuner and radio

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 280 SE in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE priced above or below the European market?

At €149,900, it sits above the median of €139,990 for the 3 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE advertised in Europe in 2026. 67% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Düsseldorf, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €14,728 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €149,900, 918% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1968 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE compare?

5,458 km recorded, against a median of 56,879 km across the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz 280 SE are priced closest to this one?

a 1970 car in Germany at €139,990, and a 1969 car in France at €49,900. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE, and how does a purchase work?

Movendi, a professional dealer in Düsseldorf, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Düsseldorf, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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