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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet for sale

Name: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: ef0044
Price: 269900 EUR
Availability: InStock

269,900Euro

EUR

Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany

Mileage 74,363 km
Gearbox Automatic
First registration July 1970

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet for Sale in Germany

First registered in July 1970, this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is a late W111 factory convertible in the low-radiator form. The seller describes it as a matching-numbers car. Its 3,499 cc V8 produces the advertised 200 PS and drives the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic gearbox. The recorded mileage is 74,363 km.

The car came from the United States to Germany in 1996 and has remained with one German owner since then. The seller says it was stored in a heated, ventilated garage and taken out regularly for gentle preservation drives. Its paint, black soft top and interior follow the original configuration recorded on the Mercedes-Benz data card. The body was repainted in the United States roughly twenty-one years ago.

Preservation work described in the listing covers the radiator, brake booster, belts, seals and underbody protection. The seats were re-padded, the wood trim refurbished, and the soft top and headliner renewed. The original Becker Mexico radio and uncommon US-market headlights remain with the car. Its owner's manual, data card and two original keys are also present.

An appraisal dated November 2023 assigns the car an overall condition grade of 2+ and describes the drivetrain as overhauled. The Cabriolet is registered in Germany and the broker presents it as ready to drive. A fresh service can be arranged before handover.

Technical Information

This unit

First registration: July 1970
Vehicle condition: Used
Exterior colour: Silver
Interior colour: Black
Upholstery: Leather
Location: Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 3,499 cc
Cylinders: 8
Power quoted by the dealer: 200 PS (147 kW)
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Fuel type: Petrol

Chassis & equipment

Body style: Convertible
Doors: 2 or 3
Seats: 4

Further details

Mileage quoted by the dealer: 74,363 km
Sale: Brokered on behalf of a private owner

Equipment

Equipment listed by the dealer 2

Original Becker Mexico radio
Rare original US-spec import headlights installed and present

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

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet in the European market

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

At €269,900, it sits above the median of €163,098 for the 312 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 79% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

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

The car is located in Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: The Cabriolet is registered in Germany and the broker presents it as ready to drive. 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 does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

74,363 km recorded, against a median of 11,740 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

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

a 2024 car in Germany at €267,700, and a car in Germany at €260,000. 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 3.5 Cabriolet, and how does a purchase work?

Exclusive Car Family, a professional dealer in Hessisch Oldendorf, 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 3.5 Cabriolet be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Hessisch Oldendorf, 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.

Is this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Exclusive Car Family before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet for sale

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet for Sale in Germany