1971 Mercedes Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe
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Specifications:
Engine: 3.5 liter V8 Transmission: 3 speed automatic Features: Matching Numbers, ground up restoration, A/C, Disc Brakes, Electric windows |
The 280 SE 3.5 was the first Mercedes post-War coupe with more than 3 litres of capacity. The car was fitted with the brand-new M116 3499 cc V8. It produced 200 hp (150 kW) at 5800 rpm, and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph) (205 km/h (127 mph) with automatic transmission) and a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) at 9.5 seconds (11.5 for the automatic transmission).
As one of several changes to modernize the aging design a lower, wider grille was incorporated and the facelifted model is often by the Germans referred to as the "flachkühler". The new grill was not a side-effect of enlarging the engine compartment to accommodate the V8 despite popular belief. Front and rear bumpers were also modified with the addition of rubber rub strips; the rear lenses changed to a flatter cleaner design. This change was carried across the standard 280 SE. As the top of its range, the 280 SE 3.5 is seen as an ideological successor to the W112 300 SE, though it lacked the W112's air suspension.
The last 280 SE was produced in January 1971, with the 280 SE 3.5 ending in July. The total production of 280 SE 3.5 was only 4,502 units and there were only 245 RHD cars produced, making it one of the rarest Mercedes built!
This car has been completely restored from the ground up. The body was taken back to bare metal and every single last nut and bolt was replaced.Every aspect of the car has been completely restored. The car is finished in Papyrus White with Blue leather interior, Auto box, factory A/C, P/S, electic windows and disc brakes.
This car is in near perfect, concourse condition.
This car is extremely collectable and awesome to drive, this car is a must for the Mercedes enthusiast!
Price: R2,250,000
As one of several changes to modernize the aging design a lower, wider grille was incorporated and the facelifted model is often by the Germans referred to as the "flachkühler". The new grill was not a side-effect of enlarging the engine compartment to accommodate the V8 despite popular belief. Front and rear bumpers were also modified with the addition of rubber rub strips; the rear lenses changed to a flatter cleaner design. This change was carried across the standard 280 SE. As the top of its range, the 280 SE 3.5 is seen as an ideological successor to the W112 300 SE, though it lacked the W112's air suspension.
The last 280 SE was produced in January 1971, with the 280 SE 3.5 ending in July. The total production of 280 SE 3.5 was only 4,502 units and there were only 245 RHD cars produced, making it one of the rarest Mercedes built!
This car has been completely restored from the ground up. The body was taken back to bare metal and every single last nut and bolt was replaced.Every aspect of the car has been completely restored. The car is finished in Papyrus White with Blue leather interior, Auto box, factory A/C, P/S, electic windows and disc brakes.
This car is in near perfect, concourse condition.
This car is extremely collectable and awesome to drive, this car is a must for the Mercedes enthusiast!
Price: R2,250,000