This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 is one of 1,232 cabriolets built and is powered by a fuel-injected 3.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
The car was finished in red metallic (571) from the factory, and was stripped and repainted in 2019.
Steel wheels wear full covers with body-colored centers are mounted with 185/70R-14 Firestone Affinity whitewall tires.
The suspension was overhauled with new shocks, springs, trailing arms, bushings, and hardware, while the braking system received new pads, rotors, hoses, and more.
The cabin was reupholstered in black leather with matching carpets and features replated chrome trim as well as refinished wood on the dash, air conditioner housing, and windshield frame.
New seat webbing and padding, door panels and foam, weatherstripping, window sweeps, and insulation were installed.
The air conditioning system was overhauled with new seals, fittings, and R12 refrigerant in 2010.
Instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, and vertical gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and water temperature.
Approximately 70k miles are shown on the five-digit odometer, with the actual total unknown.
