This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE cabriolet is one of approximately 1,390 examples produced between 1968 and 1971. The car has been refinished in Dark Blue over tan leather and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes 14″ steel wheels with covers, disc brakes, US-specification headlights, dual side mirrors, power windows, an AM/FM radio, and air conditioning. This W111 cabriolet was purchased by the current owner in 2018 and is now offered on their behalf by the seller with a California title.
Finished from the factory in Silver Gray Metallic, the car has been repainted Dark Blue and features a tan top boot, front vent windows, US-specification headlights, dual side mirrors, and chrome wheel arch trim.
The 14″ steel wheels feature bright covers with color-matched centers and are mounted with 205/70 Nitto NT470 tires. The suspension includes an independent double-wishbone front setup with coil springs along with a rear single-joint swing axle. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted disc brakes at each corner.
The cabin features individual front seats upholstered in tan leather, and wood trim accents the dash and A-pillars. Amenities include power windows, a dashboard-mounted clock, an AM/FM radio, and air conditioning.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 24k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership.
The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six features Bosch mechanical fuel injection and was factory rated at 160 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:
- 236 – Electric windows
- 491 – US version
- 503 – Left side mirror
- 180 – Silver Gray Metallic
There is currently a lien out on the car, and the owner’s lender will need to be paid off before the title can be transferred to the new owner.