This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe was sold new to a Dr. Alfred Kornbluth out of Beverly Hills, California who was a physician out of the San Fernando Valley and ran his practice for 40 years. This W111 comes finished in Tunis Beige (462) over Perforated Cognac Leather and is powered by a 3.5-liter V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. The car underwent a refurbishment in California prior to the dealer’s acquisition in early 2025. Maintenance under the seller's care includes a cooling system overhaul, D-Jetronic tune up, rebuilt transmission, new valve body, new ignition coil, power steering lines, new resistor, new battery, and thermostat. Equipment includes power windows, manually-adjustable front seats, an aftermarket period correct Behr climate control system, Becker Europa, front defrosters, two-speed windshield wipers, central clock, locking glovebox, an automatic antenna, and four-wheel disc brakes. Now showing just under 90k miles (TMU), this 280SE 3.5 Coupe is offered by the selling dealer with a full-size trunk mounted spare, jack, copy of the window sticker, tire iron, recent service records, 2 keys, and a clean California title.

The exterior is finished in Tunis Beige (462) and chrome trim lining the bumpers, side sills, grille, and window frames along with dual chrome exhaust tips. During the reconditioning process the car underwent a full repaint in the original color according to factory color code and window sticker. 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, a power operated sunroof, and two-speed wipers with a windshield washer system. The seller has included detailed photos of all the brightwork, body panel gaps, and rust prone areas. 

14” wheels wear paint-matched caps with chrome lips fitted with Tornel Classic tires measuring 195/70 on all four corners. A full-size spare is mounted in the trunk. The 280SE 3.5 features dual-wishbone front suspension with swing axle rear suspension and power-assisted disc brakes on all four corners. 

The cabin is upholstered in Perforated Cognac Leather with matching doors and carpets throughout. Polished burl walnut wood trim lines the dashboard and A-pillars. Both front seats offer manual adjustability with reclining seat backs. Interior appointments include a Becker Europa radio, a front defroster, electric power windows front and rear, original Kangol lap belts, a folding center armrest, lockable glove compartment, dash-mounted clock, and an aftermarket period correct Behr climate control system. The dashboard and instrument cluster binnacle is wrapped in matching Cognac Leather. One of the fresh air vent levers is broken. 

The two-spoke bakelite 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 just under 90k miles with true mileage unknown (TMU).

This W111 cabriolet is powered by a 3.5-liter M116 V8 with D-Jetronic electric fuel injection which is rated for 200 horsepower and 211 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a floor-shifted four-speed automatic transmission. Maintenance items addressed since the owner's acquisition in 2025 include a cooling system refresh with a restored radiator, new thermostat, and flushed engine block with Zerex G-05 coolant. Additional services include a D-Jetronic tuneup, repaired cold start system, new ignition coil, rebuilt transmission with new valve body, power steering lines, and repaired ground wire. Recent service records are included with the sale. An underside video is included along with detailed underside pictures in the gallery below. 

This 280SE 3.5 Coupe was purchased by the selling dealer early in 2025 after a refurbishment from the previous owner out of California. Now showing just under 90k miles (TMU), this 280SE 3.5 Coupe is offered by the seller with a full-size trunk mounted spare, jack, copy of the window sticker, tire iron, recent service records, 2 keys, and a clean California title.

The seller has included the following video.