1969 MERCEDES-BENZ (W111) 280 SE CONVERTIBLE

KEY FACTS

• An elegant classic convertible, with resprayed Silver Metallic paintwork, sublime Cognac leather upholstery and which presents in good condition throughout.
• It is powered by a factory replacement 2.8-litre ‘M130’ straight-six, producing around 160bhp, coupled to the desirable four-speed floor-shift manual transmission.
• In the current owner’s care for more than 40 years; it was extensively restored around 30 years ago, and it has been very well-maintained since.
• The odometer only has capacity to display five digits, with the vendor noting the car has now covered 160,864 km.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Its original Ivory paintwork has been resprayed in Silver Metallic, and the cabin features renewed Cognac leather upholstery.
• The cabin is adorned with burr wood veneers, polished metal trims, and the Becker Europa TR stereo with electric antenna.
• Its original service book and dealership guide are included, along with German registration documents and a copy of the original data card, sourced from the factory archive.

CONDITION

• A few small dents have been pointed out on the radiator housing, near the front Mercedes-Benz badging, but the bodywork is very presentable.
• Its resprayed Silver Metallic paintwork is in good condition, with the vendor noting some light stone chips to the front, and on the right rear wheel arch, as well as slight surface scratches in the finish elsewhere. A small clear coat run is visible on the boot lid.
• The vendor has pointed out a small patch of surface rust on the chrome trim around the soft top. The roof itself is in excellent shape, with no damage to the fabric, and its vinyl rear window free of any clouding.
• Its Cognac leather upholstery is in great condition, with just some very light creasing. A small mark can be seen to the leather-trimmed dashboard, located to the right of the steering column.
• The switchgear controls are reported to be slightly stiff, and the radio transmits some background noise.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was extensively restored around 30 years ago, using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts wherever possible. The quality of the work shines through today, as the car remains in good overall condition.
• Its most recent service was in May 2021 at an indicated 60,801 km, where technicians at Heisel & Heiner Bosch changed the engine oil and filter.

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz (W111) 280 SE Convertible is an elegant classic, which is offered from more than 40 years of cherished ownership, and which has been extensively restored during that period. It has been kept in great condition ever since, regularly driven to keep the mechanical components in good order. It will make a fantastic weekend cruiser, and would be a fabulously stylish addition to any collection.

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