This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE cabriolet is one of approximately 1,390 examples produced between 1968 and 1971. The car is finished in Light Beige over Dark Brown leather and is powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a brown convertible top, 14″ steel wheels with covers, disc brakes, three-point seat belts, power windows, a rear window defroster, a Becker radio, and air conditioning. The current owner purchased this W111 cabriolet in 2020 and it is now offered on dealer consignment with the owner’s manual, service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean Arizona title.

The car is finished in Light Beige (181) and with a brown soft top. Service in 2022 included replacing a window lift motor and touching up paint chips.

The 14″ steel wheels feature color-matched covers and are mounted with 205/70 Bridgestone whitewall tires. The car has an independent front suspension, a single-joint rear swing axle, and four-wheel disc brakes. The steering box was replaced in 2023.

The cabin features individual front seats and a rear bench upholstered in dark brown leather, and wood trim accents the dash and A-pillars. Amenities include three-point seat belts, power windows, a dashboard-mounted clock, a rear window defroster, a Becker radio, and air conditioning. The shift selector housing was replaced in 2022 and the air conditioning system was repaired in 2023.

The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 23k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

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. Service since 2020 has included cleaning and refinishing the engine, repainting the hood hinges and engine bay, and replacing the fuel injectors, cold start assembly, coolant temperature switch, and valve cover gasket. Two intake valves, one exhaust valve, a valve stem seal, and the head gasket were replaced in 2024.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Service since 2021 has included replacing portions of the exhaust system, replacing the catalytic converter, and painting/undercoating the underside.

Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:

• 236 – Electric windows
• 426 – Mercedes-Benz Power Steering and Automatic Transmission w/Floor Shift
• 491 – US version
• 503 – Left side mirror
• 181 – Light Beige