1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5
VIN 11102612002887
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Aug 1, 2025
What’s special about this listing
* Phantom Gray with Black top over Dark Red leather interior
* Last of the fully hand-built Mercedes-Benz cars
* Very rare sunroof and floor shift
* European specification vehicle with correct headlamps, brightwork, and ride height
* Matching numbers 3.5L V8 engine fully rebuilt in 2023
* Over $75,000 spent on servicing during current ownership
* Drives amazingly, exactly as you would expect a hand-built Mercedes to feel
* A true bargain at this price, will not last
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators.
- Year
- 1971
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model Family
- S-Class
- Model Generation
- W111
- Model Variant
- 280SE 3.5
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- 11102612002887
- Mileage
- 98,367 mi TMU
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 3.5L V8 (M116)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Gray
- Color Group (Int)
- Red/Burgundy
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