Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet - W111

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The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

Mercedes-Benz S

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made.&nbsp;The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a coupe or convertible in certain generations. As one of Mercedes&#39; flagship models, the S has introduced groundbreaking safety innovations, as well as established a standard of engineering and refinement that many other marques measure up to. While only officially christened as the S-Class in 1973, S models trace their origin to 1954. The Mercedes-Benz S lineage is as follows: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w180/">W180 (1954-1959)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w128/">W128 (1958-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/">W111 (1959-1971)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">W112 (1961-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 (1965-1973)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 (1973-1980)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 (1980-1991)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 (1992-1999)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w220/">W220 (2000-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 (2007-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 (2014-2020)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w223/">W223 (2021-)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made. The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a…

Mercedes-Benz S - W111

Mercedes-Benz introduced their W111 series of cars for the 1960 model year. Over the course of production, the W111 was built in three body styles: The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/sedan/">W111 Sedan (1960-1968)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/coupe/">W111 Coupe (1961-1971)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/">W111 Cabriolet (1961-1971)</a>. This series of cars are nicknamed Heckflosse, which means &#39;Fintail&#39; in German. The sedan variants feature a more defined fintail, while the coupe and cabriolet sport a much cleaner rear end. The W111 eventually generated two variants, the more upscale <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">W112</a>, and the more accessible W110. People often confuse W111 coupe and cabriolet as being <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108 &amp; W109</a> variants, but W108s &amp; W109s were only built as a 4-door models.

Mercedes-Benz introduced their W111 series of cars for the 1960 model year. Over the course of production, the W111 was built in three body…

S - W111

W111

Mercedes-Benz S - W111 Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz introduced their cabriolet variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/">W111</a> in 1961. This series of cabriolets were some of Mercedes&#39; most luxurious and refined cars at the time. W111 cabriolet variants were fitted with different displacement versions of Mercedes&#39; inline 6 engines, these included the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/220-se-cabriolet/">220SE Cabriolet</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/250-se-cabriolet/">250SE Cabriolet</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/280-se-cabriolet/">280SE Cabriolet</a>. The top of the line <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/280-se-35-cabriolet/">280SE 3.5 Cabriolet</a> however, was fitted with a M116 3.5L V8 engine. The W111 Cabriolet was the least produced of all W111 variants, with only a little more than 6,000 built before production ended in 1971.

Mercedes-Benz introduced their cabriolet variant of the W111 in 1961. This series of cabriolets were some of Mercedes' most luxurious and…

S - W111 Cabriolet

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The 280SE Cabriolet was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/">Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet</a> that was introduced for the 1968 model year. The 280 SE was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M130.980 engine, which was a 2.8L inline six that was rated at 158hp. This power was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed manual transmission, or an optional 4 speed automatic unit. Production of the W111 280SE Cabriolet lasted until 1971, with a total of 1,390 examples built.

The 280SE Cabriolet was a variant of the Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet that was introduced for the 1968 model year. The 280 SE was fitted…

280SE Cabriolet - W111

Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet - W111

The first variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/">Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet</a> to be introduced was the 220SE. Debuting in 1961, the 220 SE cabriolet was powered by Mercedes&#39; M127.984 engine. This 2.2L inline six powerplant generated 118hp that was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed manual transmission, although a 4 speed automatic was optional. Production of the W111 220SE Cabriolet lasted until late 1965, with just a total of 2,729 examples built. The 220SE cabriolet was replaced by the Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet.

The first variant of the Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet to be introduced was the 220SE. Debuting in 1961, the 220 SE cabriolet was powered by…

220SE Cabriolet - W111

220 SE Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz 250SE Cabriolet - W111

The second variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/">Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet</a> to be introduced was the 250SE. Debuting for the 1966 model year, the 250 SE cabriolet was powered by Mercedes&#39; M129.980 engine. This 2.5L inline six generated 148hp, which was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed manual transmission, although a 4 speed automatic was optional. Built until 1967, the 250SE Cabriolet saw a total of just 954 examples produced.

The second variant of the Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet to be introduced was the 250SE. Debuting for the 1966 model year, the 250 SE…

250SE Cabriolet - W111

250 SE Cabriolet

280 SE Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet - W111

The top variant for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/">W111 Cabriolet</a> was the Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet. Introduced for the 1970 model year, the 280 SE 3.5 was Mercedes&#39; top of the line cabriolet during its production years. Fitted with Mercedes&#39; M116 3.5L V8 engine, these cabriolets featured design tweaks including a wider and lower front grill, leading to these cars being known as &#39;flachk&uuml;hler,&#39; meaning flat radiator. Built until 1971, only 1,232 examples of the 280SE 3.5 cabriolets were produced.

The top variant for the W111 Cabriolet was the Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet. Introduced for the 1970 model year, the 280 SE 3.5 was…

280SE 3.5 Cabriolet - W111

280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

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The 280SE Cabriolet was a variant of the <a href="MKT:4349" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/cabriolet/">Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet</a> that was introduced for the 1968 model year. The 280 SE was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M130.980 engine, which was a 2.8L inline six that was rated at 158hp. This power was sent to the rear wheels via a standard 4 speed manual transmission, or an optional 4 speed automatic unit. Production of the W111 280SE Cabriolet lasted until 1971, with a total of 1,390 examples built.

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet - W111

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