1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Sold at Bring a Trailer on June 30, 2026, offered with no reserve.
$299,999Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1971
- Make and model
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
- Generation
- W111 and W112 coupes, cabriolets and fintails
- Version
- 280 SE 3.5 Coupe and Cabriolet
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Chassis
- 11102712003092
- Title
- Clean
- Condition
- Good (3)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 42 comparable sales, 3% over its top.
Middle half of sales$79,750 to $290,000
Median$206,250
Sales behind it42Likely
From 42 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 280 SE 3.5 Coupe and Cabriolet (W111 and W112 coupes, cabriolets and fintails) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $79,750 and $290,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 26, 2026 | $112,500 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CabrioletBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 30, 2026 | $240,000 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CabrioletBring a Trailer, Sept. 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 14, 2026 | $298,000 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CabrioletBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 31, 2026 | $320,000 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 CabrioletMecum, Aug. 15, 2026 | Mecum | Aug. 15, 2026 | $700,000 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CoupeCars & Bids, June 4, 2026 | Cars & Bids | June 4, 2026 | $162,777 |
| 4.5-Powered 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CoupeBring a Trailer, March 30, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 30, 2026 | $120,000 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CoupeBring a Trailer, Jan. 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Jan. 14, 2026 | $110,282 |