1970 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5

**The Mercedes W111 Coupe **was presented as the successor to the Ponton Coupe series in February 1961 and started as the 220 SE Coupe. It was based on the W111 platform, the so-called tail fin. The coupes are technically equivalent to the sedans and remained in the range until May 1971, six years longer than their four-door sister models. Unlike the sedans, they do not have fashionable tail fins, but have a lower roof line, and therefore appear more elegant and timeless overall, which gave them classic status much earlier. This timelessness also meant that they could be built virtually unchanged in parallel with the successors to the 111 sedans, the S-Classes of the W 108/W 109 series. The W111 Coupe was offered with a variety of engines. Six-cylinder engines were offered as the 220 SE, 250 SE and 280 SE, and eight-cylinder engines as the 280 SE 3.5. The 3.5 V8 engine with 200 hp was the crowning glory. During the last major model update in 1969, the front was redesigned. The radiator grille was made wider and flatter, and the hood was more flat. Collectors refer to these models as “flat radiators” and they were produced in small numbers.

**This is just such a vehicle. **The vehicle we are offering was first delivered in Switzerland in May 1970. The vehicle comes with a stamped service booklet, which shows that it has covered 156,400 km. The vehicle has been partially restored, the paintwork has been renewed, and the technology has been overhauled or extensively serviced. The interior is completely original, the leather has no damage whatsoever and has an incredibly beautiful patina, and the carpet and chrome are also original. The color combination of dark green (plain) and bamboo leather is very elegant and suits the vehicle excellently. As the car was delivered in Switzerland, it was ordered in the French version, so it still has the yellow halogen lamps, which suits the vehicle immensely. The wood and paintwork were professionally restored a long time ago to the highest quality. The on-board booklets and on-board tools are complete. The car has spent the last few years in high-quality collections and was looked after by the best craftsmen there, and the car looks and drives accordingly. The Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 offered here is a very honest, rust-free and accident-free example that pleases with its beautiful patina. It is now to go into new hands; the car is being sold for health reasons. It is ready for immediate use and will be checked over by us again before delivery, and will also receive a service and a fresh MOT. The exact equipment can be found in the following description. I'll be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 Coupe

Vehicle number 111 026 12 000930

Engine number. 116980 12 000715

First registered 06.05.1970

Mileage: 156,411 km

Color: MB 268H dark green

Upholstery: 258 leather bamboo 8011, floor covering velour cognac 8118, parcel shelf leather cognac 8011, wood burr walnut, headliner 8038 light bamboo, sun visors 8007 light bamboo, entrances 7008 dark gray, seat belts 9004 black

Special equipment:

248 rear window electrically heated laminated glass

315 hazard warning lights

344 halogen light unit

345 additional headlights for fog light halogen

404 individual seats with orthopedic driver's backrest, left

405 individual seats with orthopedic driver's backrest, right

410 Electric sunroof

420 Automatic gearbox, center gearshift

422 Power steering

452 Dual tone horn

502 Outside mirror right

503 Outside mirror left

516 Radio Becker Grand Prix Stereo

531 Automatic antenna Hirschmann

551 Ivory colored steering wheel

576 Folding front armrest and headrest left and right

584 Four electric windows

592 Heat-insulating glass green all around, windscreen with band filter, rear window laminated glass heated

Standard extras:

Electronic fuel injection Bosch D-Jetronic with emission control

Power steering with steering damper

Disc brakes all around, internally ventilated at the front with vacuum booster and brake force limiter at the rear

Lockable and illuminated glove compartment

Illuminated footwell

Interior lights at the front and rear

Windscreen wipers with two Speed ​​levels

Windscreen washer system

Heating can be controlled separately for driver and passenger

Cigarette lighter

Velour carpet

Foldable rear center armrest

Fine wood trim

Clock

Tachometer

Retrofitted extras:

Radial tires 205/70 R 14 4-ply

Battery with larger capacity

Coconut mats

Three-point automatic seat belts at the front