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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet for sale

Name: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: mv0004
Price: 229900 EUR
Availability: InStock

€229,900

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

Düsseldorf, Germany

Mileage: 21,664 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Model year: 1971
First registration: 05/1971
Power: 201 PS (148 kW)

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet for Sale in Germany

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is a used car showing 21,664 km. It is powered by a 3,459 cm³ petrol engine rated at 201 PS (148 kW). It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Anthrazitgrau metallic with a Black interior. It is a 5-seat car.

Of the 1,232 W 111 cabriolets built with the 3.5-litre V8, this one has the automatic gearbox and four electric windows, and a current Becker Mexico unit, navigation included, hides behind period-style looks. Its first buyer was American; the car moved to the Netherlands 29 years before this listing and was bought three years after that by a German enthusiast, who has kept it for over 25 years.

He had it completely restored by a specialist workshop in Düsseldorf in 2001 and 2002, then drove it regularly in fine weather. A TÜV valuation report grades it condition 2, and the seller describes the car as very good, both mechanically and in appearance.

The car is located in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Anthrazitgrau metallic
Interior: Black
Upholstery: Leather
Mileage: 21,664 km
First registration: 05/1971
Condition: Used
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 3,459 cc
Cylinders: 8
Power quoted by the dealer: 201 PS (148 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic

Body & equipment

Body style: Convertible
Doors: 2
Seats: 5
VAT: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 1

Becker Mexico radio with navigation, in period style

Equipment 11

Armrest
Bluetooth
Electric windows
Rear-wheel drive
Alloy wheels
Navigation system
Spare wheel
Power steering
Summer tyres
Tuner and radio
Folding passenger seat

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 €229,900, it sits above the median of €134,370 for the 481 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 81% 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 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 3.5 Cabriolet cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €19,098 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €229,900, 1104% 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 1971 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

21,664 km recorded, against a median of 19,000 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 car in Germany at €229,900, and a car in Germany at €229,999. 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?

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 3.5 Cabriolet 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.

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet for sale

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet for Sale in Germany