This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Coupe shows 40 years of ownership prior to the current seller’s acquisition in 2024. The coupe is finished in Light Beige (181) over Red Leather and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Features include U.S.-spec headlights, a driver’s door rear view mirror, power windows, an original VDO clock, and an updated digital Pioneer head unit. Records are included in the sale and show services under the prior owner’s care. This 280SE Coupe is offered by the selling dealer with the original manufacturer’s literature, a full-size trunk mounted spare, an original tool kit, partial service records, and a clean Oregon title.

Refinished in Light Beige (181) under prior ownership, chrome trim lines the bumpers, side sills, grille, and window frames along with dual chrome exhaust tips. Vertically-stacked quad headlights are mounted up front framing the grille and park lamps. Exterior equipment includes an automatic antenna, a driver-side door mirror and two-speed wipers with a windshield washer system. The seller reports a crack in the paint adjacent to the right rear wheel with photos shown in the gallery. 

14” wheels wear paint-matched caps with chrome lips and come fitted with Milestar tires measuring 195/75. A full-size spare is mounted in the trunk. The 280SE features dual-wishbone front suspension with swing axle rear suspension and power-assisted disc brakes on all four corners. 

The cabin is upholstered in Red Leather with matching doors and carpets throughout. Polished wood trim lines the dashboard and A-pillars. Both front seats offer manual adjustability with reclining seat backs. Interior appointments include an updated Pioneer head unit, a front defroster, electric power windows, three point seatbelts, a folding center armrest, lockable glove compartment, and a dash-mounted VDO clock. The original Becker radio will be included in the sale.

The two-spoke steering wheel frames analog instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure and coolant temperature. The mechanical 5-digit odometer shows 70k miles.

This W111 cabriolet is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six with electric fuel injection which is rated for 160 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a column-shifted four-speed automatic transmission. Records are included in the sale and show services under the prior owner’s care. The seller had an oil service and tune up performed upon acquiring. 

This 280SE Coupe is offered by the selling dealer with the original manufacturer’s literature, a full-size trunk mounted spare, an original tool kit, partial service records, and a clean Oregon title.

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