This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is one of approximately 1,231 cabriolets built between 1969 and 1971 and is finished in black over tan leather upholstery.

Power comes from a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, and equipment includes a black convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with polished covers, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, power steering, and a Becker Europa TR radio.

The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six features Bosch mechanical fuel injection and was factory rated at 180 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque.

The fluids were changed in preparation for sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.

Features include a black convertible top, a driver-side mirror, twin exhaust outlets, and a bright-finished front grille, window surrounds, trim, and bumpers.

Steel 14″ wheels wear polished covers with body-color inserts and are mounted with Hankook Optimo H724 whitewall tires.

Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs, and service performed in 2022 included replacement of a brake caliper.

The interior have been refurbished in the 1990s and features tan leather seat upholstery with a matching-color dashboard, door panels, and carpets.

Wood trim accents the dash and A-pillars, and amenities include a Kühlmeister air conditioning system, an analog clock, power steering, and a Becker Europa TR push-button radio.

An air conditioning control switch was replaced.

A two-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation that includes a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges.

The five-digit odometer indicates 95k miles.