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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

Bid to at RM Sotheby's on Nov. 19, 2020. The car did not sell.

The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 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
Chassis
11102712001042

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$80,500 to $292,500
Median$225,000
Sales behind it43Likely

From 43 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 $80,500 and $292,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$112,500
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CabrioletBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$240,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CabrioletBring a Trailer, Sept. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 14, 2026$298,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 CabrioletBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2026$320,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 CabrioletRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$450,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$290,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 CabrioletGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$250,000
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 CabrioletMecum, Aug. 15, 2026MecumAug. 15, 2026$700,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Nov. 19, 2020Did not sell (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's
March 4, 2022SoldGooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$346,000
March 7, 2026Did not sellBroad ArrowBroad Arrow84,453
Aug. 14, 2026SoldBroad ArrowBroad Arrow84,454$291,000