1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Bid to at Broad Arrow Auctions on March 7, 2026. The car did not sell.
The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Nov. 7, 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
- Miles shown
- 84,453
- Chassis
- 11102712001042
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
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 280 SE 3.5 CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $290,000 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 CabrioletRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $450,000 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 CabrioletGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $250,000 |
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 CabrioletGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $185,000 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 19, 2020 | Did not sellRM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | ||
| March 4, 2022 | SoldGooding Christie's | Gooding Christie's | $346,000 | |
| March 7, 2026 | Did not sell (this sale)Broad Arrow | Broad Arrow | 84,453 | |
| Aug. 14, 2026 | SoldBroad Arrow | Broad Arrow | 84,454 | $291,000 |