This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE cabriolet is one of approximately 1,390 examples produced between 1968 and 1971. The car is finished in white over red leather and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a black convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with covers, disc brakes, US-specification headlights, dual side mirrors, three-point seat belts, power windows, a flip-up Pioneer touchscreen stereo, and air conditioning. This W111 cabriolet was purchased by the seller in 2021 and is now offered with a window sticker, owner’s manuals, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in White (050) and features a black soft top, a top boot, front vent windows, US-specification headlights, dual side mirrors, and chrome bumpers.
The 14″ steel wheels feature bright-finished covers with color-matched centers and are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport tires measuring 195/70. 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 red leather, and wood trim accents the dash and A-pillars. Amenities include three-point seat belts, power windows, a dashboard-mounted clock, and air conditioning. A flip-up Pioneer touchscreen stereo and replacement speakers have been added, and a car phone is mounted on the center console.
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 78k miles, approximately 500 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
- 050 – White
Owner’s manuals and purchase documents are included, along with the window sticker showing initial delivery to Mercedes-Benz of Hollywood, California, and a suggested selling price of $11,448. The Polaroid photos of the car displayed in the gallery are not included in the sale.