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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: lg0031
Price: 189000 EUR
Availability: InStock

€189,000

Münster, Germany

Mileage: 158,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
First registration: November 1970

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

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet belongs to the two-door W 111 family drawn by Paul Bracq, the coupés and cabriolets that did without the tail fins of the saloons. Listed from September 1969 and built until 1971, it took the new 3,499 cc M116 V8, with a single overhead camshaft per bank and Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection, rated at 200 PS (147 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 286 Nm at 4,000 rpm, for 210 km/h, or 205 km/h with the automatic gearbox. The 3.5 also brought the lower, wider grille that German enthusiasts call Flachkühler, and only 1,232 cabriolets were built, against 3,270 coupés.

This example was delivered new in Germany and first registered in November 1970. The seller shows 158,000 km, describes it as accident-free and in original condition, and notes that it still has its original cardboard registration document, the Pappdeckel-Brief. It is finished in silver metallic with a black full-leather interior and four seats, and has the automatic gearbox, the folding fabric roof, electric windows, central locking, power steering, a central armrest and a radio; it has no air conditioning. The seller quotes 3,459 cc for the engine, where Mercedes-Benz gives 3,499 cc. LUEG sportivo offers the car from its site in Münster, Germany.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Silver metallic
Interior: Black full leather
First registration: November 1970
Mileage quoted by the dealer: 158,000 km
Location: Münster, Germany
Documents: Original cardboard registration document (Pappdeckel-Brief)

Powertrain

Engine: M116 V8, Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection
Engine capacity: 3,499 cm3
Engine capacity quoted by the dealer: 3,459 cm3
Cylinders: 8
Power: 200 PS (147 kW) at 5,800 rpm
Maximum torque: 286 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Transmission: Automatic
Driven wheels: Rear-wheel drive
Fuel type: Petrol

Performance (manufacturer)

Maximum speed: 205 km/h (automatic)

Further details

Body style: Convertible
Seats: 4
Doors: 2
Country version: German edition
Condition as stated: Used, accident-free, original condition
Air conditioning: None

Equipment

Equipment 6

Folding roof
Electric windows
Central locking
Power steering
Tuner and radio
Armrest

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 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet priced above or below the European market?

At €189,000, it sits below the median of €229,900 for the 3 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet advertised in Europe in 2026. 0% 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 3.5 Cabriolet be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Münster, Germany. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or 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 does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet compare?

158,000 km recorded, against a median of 74,363 km across the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet 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 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet are priced closest to this one?

a 1971 car in Germany at €229,900, and a 1970 car in Germany at €269,900. 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 3.5 Cabriolet, and how does a purchase work?

LUEG Sportivo GmbH, a professional dealer in Münster, 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 Münster, 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 LUEG Sportivo GmbH 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