SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE coupe showing 110,472 documented miles on the odometer at the time of this cataloging. Finished in Silver Grey Metallic over a black leather interior, this W111 coupe is offered in California with records, manuals, two keys, and a clear title. 

Crafted by French automotive designer Paul Bracq, the W111 coupe was an elegant, full-sized grand-tourer produced from 1961 through 1971. It was an opulent machine, blending timeless design with advanced engineering for the era. The pillarless profile, combined with a commanding grille and stacked quad headlights, gave it a presence on the road that still speaks for itself many decades later. According to production data, there were just 5,187 W111 coupes built during its decade-long run. Of those, only 5-600 were the low grille variant as with this example.

Manufactured in Stuttgart, West Germany in August 1969, this elegant coupe comes with a library of supporting materials and bears showroom-worthy condition both inside and out. Its five-passenger cabin is a refuge from the world, delivering luxurious appointments like burled woodgrain trim, bucket seats with armrests, air conditioning, power windows, a Becker Grand Prix radio, and coco floor mats. 

For a car that exudes taste and elegance, this sleek silver 280SE showcases the look and feel that helped put Mercedes-Benz on the map as a world-class automaker. Best of all, it is accompanied by a catalog of records and its original books. It is a symbol of graceful European motoring with collector appeal.

Exterior

Interior

Mechanical

The seller has provided an image of the extensive service records in the photo gallery. 

A breakdown of the data tag decoding is as follows. 

• 180: Silver Grey Metallic
• 241: Black leather
• 401: Single seats
• 426: Power steering and automatic transmission
• 461: English instrumentation
• 491: USA configuration
• 506: Outside rearview mirror
• 519: Becker Grand Prix radio
• 531: Automatic antenna
• 598: Heat insulating glass
• 630: Radial ply tires
• 641: Whitewall tires
• 236: Power windows
• 306: Air conditioning
• 835: Coir mats

Per the selling dealer, there will be no documentation fees. If the buyer is a California resident, applicable sales tax and registration will be due.

• Haynes repair manual
• Owner’s manual and supplement
• Parts catalog
• Promotional booklet
• Two keys
• Service records

The 280SE coupe was known for its prestige when it was new. Its blend of classic style, performance, and engineering make it a collector favorite even 55 years later. This well-preserved Mercedes will continue to hold its own as one of Mercedes-Benz’s most understated and elegant designs in history. Bid with confidence on a California-kept coupe with a pedigree that exudes pride of ownership.

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