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1971 Mercedes-Benz W111 280SE 3.5 CoupéRef. kd-w111-280se-35-hh
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Year
1971
Body
Coupé
Colour
Black (04)
Interior
Dark Red Leather
Mileage
216,000 km (as read)
Gearbox
Automatic
Engine / Trunk
3.5L V8 (M116)
Power
200 hp (147 kW)
Location
Polling, Bavaria

N°02 — The Story

A vehicle with provenance.

MODEL HISTORY The Mercedes-Benz W111 — known in its earliest years as the "Heckflosse" (tailfin) — epitomises the elegant luxury class of the 1960s and early 1970s. With its clean architecture, high-quality materials and solid engineering, the model set new standards in comfort and safety. The coupé and cabriolet variants in particular are considered among the most desirable Mercedes-Benz classics, combining timeless styling with durable engineering and an increasingly stable collector market.

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Finished in Black (04) over a beautifully patinated dark red leather interior — a rare and exceptionally elegant combination. The car has been completely repainted in the past and presents in very well kept condition throughout.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION 3.5-litre M116 V8 producing 200 hp (147 kW), paired with the factory automatic transmission — the most coveted drivetrain configuration of the W111 coupé lineage.

MILEAGE 216,000 km as read; mileage partially verifiable through accompanying documentation.

TYRES, BRAKES, BODY & UNDERBODY Tyres: tread in good condition but somewhat aged. Body: good order with minor age-related wear. Underbody: good condition with no known rust-through.

KNOWN DEFECTS In the interest of full transparency, the following points have been documented during on-site inspection and in discussion with the seller: • Small dent in the rear bumper • Older tyres (tread depth still acceptable) Please refer to the full photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition.

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N°03 — Highlights

What sets this car apart.

  • 01Sought-after flat-radiator W111 coupé with the M116 3.5-litre V8
  • 02Collector-grade example in very well maintained condition
  • 03Rare colour combination — Black (04) over dark red leather
  • 04Classic Data appraisal 09/2019, grade 2+
  • 05Third owner, first registered in Germany 07/1971
  • 06Fully documented history
  • 07H-licence plate, TÜV valid until 11/2026
  • 08Front & rear seat belts, original Becker Grand Prix radio

N°05 — Enquire

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Polling · Est. 1987

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