Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5
(1969 - 1972)
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The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL of the W 113 model series and its direct predecessors, the 230 SL and 250 SL, are among the most popular automobile classics of all. Accordingly, much has already been written about them. That is why, in addition to a brief biography, this article focuses on special variants and versions that are less well known, but also offers driving impressions with a 280 SL with automatic transmission. Many of the historical photographs showing pre-series versions and special bodies are probably unique, as are the early press documents, which means that this vehicle report is also aimed at intimate connoisseurs of the "Pagoda".
Since the early days of the more comfort-oriented variants from the W 113 onwards, the typical Mercedes SL driver has enjoyed shifting gears automatically. However, there was always the manual alternative, which usually had four forward gears in the 1960s. What remained rare, however, was an actually very sensible variant from ZF with five gears, which allowed the engine, which was sensitive to engine speed, to be spared while at the same time being able to directly determine which gear ratio the car was currently running with. Just over one percent of all 280 SLs were equipped with the five-speed transmission, and this report is dedicated to one of these rare models.
When money and willpower come together in unusually high concentrations, stories of admirable irrationality sometimes emerge. At the end of the 1960s, a Dutch businessman insists on having his 300 SEL 6.3 converted into a coupé by Pininfarina - and then keeps it for barely more than a year. This article tells the story of one of the last cars with a special body, whose lines are still polarizing after more than 50 years.
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3, built between 1968 and 1972, was the fastest saloon produced in Germany and could also keep up with fast sports cars. It was created by combining the long-wheelbase version of the 300 SE with the engine from the Mercedes 600. 6.3 liters of displacement and 250 hp in combination with the lighter 300 SEL saloon made it possible to achieve outstanding driving performance without sacrificing comfort. This report goes into the history of the development, describes driving impressions and shows the saloon in current and historical pictures, supplemented by original brochures and press information, as well as a sound sample.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5
Coupe, 160 PS, 2778 cm3
Convertible, 160 PS, 2778 cm3
Coupe, 199 PS, 3499 cm3
Convertible, 199 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 160 PS, 2778 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 160 PS, 2778 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 199 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 194 PS, 4489 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 184 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 199 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 195 PS, 4489 cm3
Convertible, 170 PS, 2778 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 140 PS, 2778 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 160 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 184 PS, 2746 cm3
Coupe, 160 PS, 2746 cm3
Coupe, 184 PS, 2746 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 1971 Sold RM/Sotheby's St. Johns Sale (July 27, 2013) |
280 SE 3,5 | 1971 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's St. Johns Sale (July 27, 2013) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 1971 Sold Coys Athens Auciton (June 15, 2013) |
280 SE 3,5 | 1971 | Sold | Coys Athens Auciton (June 15, 2013) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 1970 Sold Coys The Royal Horticultural Society (March 12, 2013) |
280 SE 3,5 | 1970 | Sold | Coys The Royal Horticultural Society (March 12, 2013) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 L 1970 Not Sold Artcurial Le Mans Classic 2014 Sale (July 5, 2014) |
280 SE 3,5 L | 1970 | Not Sold | Artcurial Le Mans Classic 2014 Sale (July 5, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 1970 Sold Coys The Royal Horticultural Society (March 12, 2013) |
280 SE 3,5 | 1970 | Sold | Coys The Royal Horticultural Society (March 12, 2013) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 1970 Not Sold Bonhams The Mercedes Benz Sale (July 12, 2014) |
280 SE 3,5 | 1970 | Not Sold | Bonhams The Mercedes Benz Sale (July 12, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 1971 Sold Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction (August 14, 2014) |
280 SE 3,5 | 1971 | Sold | Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction (August 14, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 1971 Sold Bonhams Classic Car Auction at RAF Museum (April 29, 2013) |
280 SE 3,5 | 1971 | Sold | Bonhams Classic Car Auction at RAF Museum (April 29, 2013) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 1971 Sold RM/Sotheby's The Arizona Sale (January 16, 2014) |
280 SE 3,5 | 1971 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's The Arizona Sale (January 16, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3,5 Cabrio 1971 Sold RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island Auction (March 9, 2013) |
280 SE 3,5 Cabrio | 1971 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island Auction (March 9, 2013) |
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