1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Automatic Coupe W111 finished in Blue Metallic over Parchment Leather. Offered by Exclusive Automotive Group in Ashburn Virginia this exceptional W111 coupe represents one of the most desirable classic Mercedes-Benz models ever produced.This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe is one of approximately 3270 examples built between 1969 and 1971 and is powered by the highly regarded 3.5-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Finished in its beautiful Blue Metallic color with a refined Parchment Leather interior this 280SE 3.5 delivers the perfect blend of hand-built Mercedes-Benz luxury elegant pillarless coupe styling and classic V8 grand touring performance.The exterior features the iconic W111 coupe body with wraparound rear glass chrome bumpers front vent windows US-specification headlights low-style grille and 14-inch steel wheels with bright-finished covers and color-matched centers. The cabin is equally elegant featuring individual front seats rear bench seating blue carpeting wood trim on the dash and pillars power windows three-point seat belts dashboard clock AM/FM stereo air conditioning Becker radio equipment automatic antenna and electrically heated rear window.Recent service and preparation include replacement parchment leather seat covers replacement tires re-webbed seat belts replaced valve cover gaskets air conditioning compressor and receiver/dryer replacement and automatic transmission service. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 80000 miles.The 3.5-liter Bosch fuel-injected M116 V8 was factory rated at 200 horsepower and 211 lb-ft of torque delivering smooth and confident power through the four-speed automatic transmission. This W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe is a highly collectible classic Mercedes-Benz combining timeless design limited production V8 performance and elegant hand-built craftsmanship.Highlights:1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Automatic CoupeW111 chassis classic Mercedes-Benz coupeBlue Metallic exteriorParchment Leather interior3.5-liter M116 V8 engineFour-speed automatic transmissionPower windowsAir conditioningBecker radioAutomatic antennaElectrically heated rear windowUS-specification exampleLow-style grilleChrome bumpers14-inch steel wheels with color-matched coversRecent leather seat coversRecent tiresRecent air conditioning serviceRecent transmission serviceRecent valve cover gaskets