1946-1972

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2022

February 14, 2024

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The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet stands as a monument to an era of luxury motoring defined by craftsmanship and performance. With only a few hundred examples still in existence, it remains one of the most collectible and revered convertibles ever produced by Mercedes-Benz. Technical Details: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet came […]

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January 29, 2024

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1946-1972

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

April 28, 2022

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1971 was the final production year of the W108 chassis, closing an era of classic Mercedes saloons before the launch of the S-Class. The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE served as a swan song to the hand-built tradition of Mercedes-Benz’s post-war luxury vehicles. Only 1,390 units were made between 1968 and 1971. Technical Details: The 1971 Mercedes-Benz […]

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1967-1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

April 28, 2022

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The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE marked a significant step forward in Mercedes-Benz’s evolution of luxury vehicles. Introduced after the tailfin-era S-Class had ended, the Cabriolet version stood apart as a carryover of style and tradition, while integrating modern engineering. Technical Details: Under the hood, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet was powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six engine […]

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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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Produced from 1968 to 1971, the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet was designed for discerning buyers who valued luxury over brute power. Positioned just below the 3.5 V8 variant, it delivered much of the same charm at a more accessible price point. Technical Details: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet was introduced with a fresh 2.8-liter […]

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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Limousine – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Limousine merges classic Mercedes luxury with newfound V8 performance. It brought a new level of power to the brand’s sedans without compromising elegance or engineering excellence. Technical Details: The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Limousine was among the first Mercedes sedans with a modern V8. Its 3.5 L M116 engine produces […]

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1946-1972

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 29, 2022

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The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet marked Mercedes-Benz’s definitive shift into the V8 luxury performance market. When production ended in 1971, it also marked the brand’s temporary farewell to large luxury convertibles—a gap not filled until the W124 of the 1980s. Technical Details: The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet introduced a new era of […]

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