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1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE 3.5 "LOWGRILLE" COUPE

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Highlights

  • SPECTACULAR CONDITION
  • ONLY 41,463 DOCUMENTED ACTUAL MILES!
  • PREVIOUS MBCA (MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB OF AMERICA) CONCOURS 1ST PLACE AWARD RECIPIENT
  • REALIZED $159,500 AT RM SOTHEBY’S AMELIA ISLAND 2016 AUCTION!
  • RARE AND INCREDIBLY DESIRABLE 1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE 3.5 COUPE
  • ONE OF ONLY 3,270 BUILT!
  • FINAL PRODUCTION YEAR MODEL
  • NUMBERS MATCHING 3.5 LITER SOHC V8 ENGINE!
  • HIGHLY DESIRABLE FLOOR SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • STUNNING, FACTORY CORRECT COLOR COMBINATION
  • UNRESTORED, ORIGINAL LEATHER INTERIOR
  • OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES OWNER’S MANUAL, ORIGINAL VIN STAMPED WARRANTY BOOK, ORIGINAL SERVICE BOOK, ORIGINAL TOOK KIT & JACK, FUEL FILL RECORDS FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, SPARE KEYS, ORIGINAL BECKER RADIO BOOKS & WARRANTY INFORMATION, DECODED MERCEDES-BENZ DATA CARD COPY, SERVICE RECORDS DATING BACK FROM NEW AND MORE!
  • SIMPLY ONE OF THE BEST KEPT, LOWEST MILEAGE AND INCREDIBLY WELL DOCUMENTED EXAMPLES TO BE FOUND ON THE MARKET TODAY!
  • TREMENDOUS INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
  • A COLLECTOR’S DREAM
  • Options Include:
  • BEHR AIR CONDITIONING
  • LEATHER SEATS WITH FRONT FOLDING ARMRESTS
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH FLOOR SHIFT
  • POWER WINDOWS
  • POWER BRAKES
  • BOSCH “FANFARE” CITY AND COUNTRY HORNS
  • BECKER EUROPA AM/FM RADIO
  • WHITEWALL TIRES
  • The incredible 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe featured here is finished in the stunning, factory correct color combination of Silver-Grey over an impeccably kept Blue leather interior. This particular example was delivered new to its first owner in June 1972 by Star Motor Cars of Houston, Texas and remained in the hands of the original owner for nearly 20 years. Since that time the 280SE has been meticulously maintained and sparingly driven by collector-level ownership, even going as far as winning first place at a Mercedes-Benz Club of America concours event recently. An incredibly low 41,463 miles are present on the odometer; a number which is documented actual by the accompanying service records dating back to when the car was first delivered in 1972.

    In addition to the outstanding service history an incredible assortment of original books and documentation accompany this 1971 Mercedes-Benz today, including the owner’s manual, original VIN stamped warranty book, original service book, original took kit & jack, fuel fill records from the original owner, spare keys, original Becker radio books & warranty information, and more. The numbers-matching 3.5 liter SOHC V8 engine is still in place as verified by the accompanying decoded Mercedes-Benz Data Card copy. With such incredibly low mileage, outstanding documentation, originality and numbers matching provenance this 280SE 3.5 Coupe is one of the best examples of its kind to be found on the market today and will certainly bring many years of enjoyment to its future caretaker. We are proud to offer this outstanding example of a Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe, from the final year of production, to the most astute collector, investor or enthusiast who appreciates documented low mileage and accompanying documentation. Classic cars have proven to be among the most resilient and rewarding investments in recent years with the Historic Automobile Group Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in 2013, 16% in 2014 and 17% in 2015 while posting gains of 467% over the last 10 years. Ready to make an investment you can actually enjoy? Please contact one of our expert sales consultants for more information. They will be happy to give you a complete walk-around, supply you with a more detailed description, and answer any questions you may have. Buy with confidence.

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    Year:
    1971
    Make:
    Mercedes-Benz
    Model:
    280SE 3.5 Coupe
    Color:
    Silver Grey
    VIN:
    11102612004325
    Mileage:
    41,463
    Stock Number:
    407439_280SE

    Engine:
    3.5L SOHC V8 233HP
    Transmission:
    4-Speed Automatic
    Style:
    Coupe
    SHOWROOM PRICE
    $129,900.00
    DISCOUNT
    $10,000.00
    BUY IT NOW PRICE
    $119,900.00

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    3455 N. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63074
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    Email: info@schmitt.com
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    Daniel Schmitt & Co. Classic Car Gallery
    3455 N. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63074
    Telephone: (314)291-7000
    Fax: (314)291-0957
    Email: info@schmitt.com
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    A FAMILY TRADITION FOR OVER 50 YEARS, SELLING CLASSIC & FINE MOTORCARS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
    Whether you are looking to buy a foreign exotic car or a premium American classic car, Daniel Schmitt & Company is ready to help you find the automobile of your dreams. You will find a wide selection of vehicles in our classic car showroom, which is located in the beautiful and historic St. Louis, Missouri. We offer pre-purchase inspections of any car upon request. Call or e-mail us today to arrange a test drive.

    Daniel Schmitt & Co.
    3455 North Lindbergh Blvd
    St. Louis, MO 63074
    (314)291-7000
    info@schmitt.com

    Showroom Hours
    Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    (open until 5:00 by appointment)
    Sunday: Closed

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