1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

Make Mercedes-Benz
Year 1971
Chassis Number 111.027.12.004301
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Amelia Island 2018
Auction Date 09/03/2018
Lot Number 018
Result sold
Sold For $330,000
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Chassis: 111.027.12.004301
Formerly Owned by Frank Spain, Renowned Broadcasting Pioneer and
Founder of the Tupelo Automobile Museum
One of 325 Left-Hand-Drive Examples Built in 1971
Featured in The Star Magazine
Documented with Factory Build Card, Original Insurance Papers, Restoration Invoices, and Awards Certificates
Accompanied by Manuals, Tool Roll, and Original, Unopened First Aid Kit
3,499 CC SOHC V-8 Engine
Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection
230 BHP at 6,000 RPM
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Coil Springs
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet