1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan

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22021580

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Model:
VIN:
10801812083667
Lot Number:
22021580
Odometer:
107,000
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
2.8L
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Green
Interior Color:
Brown
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
New York
  • Car Location: New York
  • 1971 Mercedes-benz 280SE Sedan
  • 107,000 original miles reported
  • Seller reports the car is all original except for the tires and brakes
  • New windshield installed in 2021
  • Green exterior
  • Brown interior
  • 2.8L 6 cylinder engine
  • Automatic transmission
  • Power windows
  • 2 keys included
  • Original radio still works reported
  • Seller reports the horn needs to be reconnected

Overview of 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan For Sale by Owner

Mercedes-Benz perfected the German luxury car recipe with the S-Class, a model that’s been around since 1954, and gained the ‘S’ moniker in 1972, with the W116 being the first to carry this hallowed letter. The preceding three generations weren’t explicitly badged ‘S’, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t have the pedigree, in fact, they laid the groundwork for a formula that has served Mercedes-Benz superbly to this date. What we’ve got here is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE from New York with a healthy 107,000 miles behind it, which is reportedly an all-original car except for the tires, brakes, and windshield. Two keys are included in the sale, as are books and manuals.

Exterior and Interior

Wearing lines penned by Paul Bracq and Friedrich Geiger, the W108/109 model designation, to which this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE belongs, ran from 1965 to 1972. This example wears a lovely dark green exterior and rolls on beautiful period Mercedes-Benz rims with the center caps proudly displaying the ‘Star’. All chrome work and badges are present and correct, and the twin exhaust pipes at the rear add a hint of sportiness to this comfort cruiser. All in, this car carries an air of majesty that will turn heads wherever you go. A new windshield was installed in 2021. The interior features a brown color scheme that is a great complement to the green exterior, and it looks in great condition too. This example has power windows, air conditioning, and the original Becker radio which reportedly still works! The driver grips the signature Mercedes-Benz thin-rimmed steering wheel with a chrome horn ring, although it’s said that the horn needs to be reconnected. You’ve also got a heater, rear armrest, and the original toolkit is included in the boot, with the spare wheel.

Engine

The W108/W109 series came with several in-line six and V8 engines on offer, which were carbureted, or fuel injected and sent to drive the rear wheels via manual or automatic transmissions. This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is powered by a 2.8L M130 in-line six-cylinder engine featuring mechanical Bosch fuel injection, that sends 158hp and 177lb-ft to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic gearbox. These cars were quite sprightly for their time and weight, reaching sixty from rest in under 11 seconds and going on to nearly 120mph when new. Suspension is via coil springs and shock absorbers all around. Braking is via discs on all wheels.

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1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
SOLD

How does one define a classic car? Does a car's age make it a classic? Maybe it's the rarity factor? There are many ways to classify a classic car, but only a very few are recognized by all as a bonafide icon. The car we have today takes away that burning question and is a classic in every right. Present today is this lovely 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE. This luxury cruiser and German classic has a reported 11,000 miles on the clock and is the perfect way to spruce up your collection or savor a weekend drive in all its glory.

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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
SOLD

The Mercedes-Benz W108 series of 1965 to 1972 is part of the hallowed S-Class lineage. Intended as the Stuttgart automaker's pinnacle offerings of the time, these four-door sedans were widely acclaimed, and over 380,000 were made during their production run. This example, a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE, is a four-door sedan with a mere 20,500 miles on the clock and has received some refreshment work to keep it in superb condition. If you'd like to see what Mercedes-Benz motoring of the Sixties and Seventies was like, this is a worthy classic car to purchase as a first-time classic or another addition to a discerning collection.

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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
SOLD

Mercedes-Benz perfected the German luxury car recipe with the S-Class, a model that’s been around since 1954, and gained the ‘S’ moniker in 1972, with the W116 being the first to carry this hallowed letter. The preceding three generations weren’t explicitly badged ‘S’, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t have the pedigree, in fact, they laid the groundwork for a formula that has served Mercedes-Benz superbly to this date. What we’ve got here is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE from New York with a healthy 107,000 miles behind it, which is reportedly an all-original car except for the tires, brakes, and windshield. Two keys are included in the sale, as are books and manuals.

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1986 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

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VERIFIED SELLER
$29,999

Mercedes-Benz’s R107-generation SL is one of the longest-running and most beloved roadster platforms in automotive history, blending timeless styling, refined engineering, and open-top grand touring capability. This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL shows 78,616 miles and presents as a well-kept example finished in Signal Red over a Palomino interior. Powered by the smooth M110 inline-six engine and equipped with both a black convertible soft top and a body-colored removable hardtop, this SL offers year-round versatility. Additional highlights include reupholstered seating surfaces, refreshed carpeting, wood interior trim, and the desirable Becker Grand Prix radio, making this classic Mercedes an appealing choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS600

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VERIFIED SELLER
$127,999

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2026 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
$259,999

The Mercedes-AMG G 63 has long represented the pinnacle of performance luxury SUVs, combining the unmistakable silhouette of the legendary G-Class with handcrafted AMG power and cutting-edge technology. For 2026, the model enters a new era with the addition of a 48-volt mild hybrid system, enhancing both performance and efficiency while preserving the commanding character that has made the G 63 an automotive icon. This particular example shows just 178 miles and is finished in elegant Iridium Silver Metallic over a Black Nappa Leather interior. Equipped with desirable factory options including 22-inch AMG polished forged monoblock wheels, the Seat Comfort Package, AMG red brake calipers, and multicontour massage seats, this nearly new G 63 offers buyers the opportunity to experience one of the world’s most sought-after luxury SUVs without the wait associated with a factory order.

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