1969 Mercedes 280SE Convertible, Silver Grey Metallic on Navy

Price: - Item location: Bellevue, Washington, United States
Description:

1969 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series Convertible

1969 Mercedes 280SE Convertible.
A timeless and ageless design that impresses everywhere, 280 SE Cabriolets are among one of the finest quality hand-built cars in the Mercedes lineage and among the most sought-after and collectible grand touring motorcars ever crafted.
This particular example is gorgeous and 1 of Only 1,390 280SE Cabriolets produced (1968-1971) It is finished in desired Brilliant Silver Metallic with a New Blue Soft Top over an outstanding condition Blue Leather Interior with, befitting a top-of-the-range luxury model, highest-quality wood veneer is featured throughout the interior. The wood and supple leather upholstery remain in beautiful condition throughout, and a boot cover is included to keep a clean flowing look when the top is down.
The original matching numbers German-engineered 2.8L/160hp Inline 6-Cylinder Engine purrs and with a silky-smooth 4-Speed Automatic Trans supplies plenty of cruising power. Air Conditioner.
This 280SE is a car one can truly get in and enjoy with the confidence that every system will perform as intended. The engine pulls strong, the automatic 4-speed transmission shifts without issue, the steering feels spot on, and the brakes work properly and without fault.
This 280SE performs excellently on the road; mechanically ready to take on any rally or tour, it is beautifully presented with excellent finish and panel fit, and boasts impressive road manners - it will be a cherished addition to any collection.
For those collectors and enthusiast alike who demand a high degree of all-around usability, outstanding design, and manufacturing excellence we strongly encourage you to come see this fabulous 280 SE Cabriolet in person - it will not disappoint.
Drive it, show it, collect it - you can't go wrong.
Striking presentation in sophisticated colors of the quintessential touring car of the era and, representative of the end of an era, Mercedes would not build another four-place convertible for over 20 years. These convertible Mercedes were the ultimate in drop-top luxury throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s and are some of the most coveted cars ever built by Mercedes-Benz with no slow down in market demand. With just over 1,200 280SE V8 Cabriolets ever produced, it makes this example a certain rarity amongst its breed.