This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE cabriolet is one of approximately 1,390 examples produced between 1968 and 1971, and it was restored by Hatch & Sons Automotive. The car is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in blue over Light Beige leather. Equipment includes a tan convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with covers, disc brakes, US-specification headlights, three-point seat belts, a Becker Grand Prix stereo, and air conditioning.
The 2.8-liter M130 inline-six features Bosch mechanical fuel injection and was factory rated at 160 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. The engine have been rebuilt at the time of the refurbishment. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
The car left the factory finished in Blue (903) and was stripped to bare metal being before repainted during the refurbishment in 2003. A replacement tan soft top and matching boot were fitted at this time, and additional equipment includes front vent windows, US-specification headlights, a “low-style” grille, and chrome bumpers.
The 14″ steel wheels feature bright-finished covers with color-matched centers and are mounted with Michelin Symmetry tires measuring 205/75. The suspension includes an independent double-wishbone front setup with coil springs along with a rear single-joint swing axle. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted disc brakes at each corner.
The cabin features individual front seats, upholstered in Light Beige leather, and wood trim accents the dash and A-pillars. Amenities include three-point seat belts, a dashboard-mounted clock, a Becker Grand Prix stereo, and air conditioning.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure.
The five-digit odometer shows 26k miles, and total mileage is unknown.
