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- Silverstone Auctions RAF Museum London Season Opener 2022
- 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupe (W111)
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupe (W111)
Lot Number: 316
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupe (W111)
A delightful example of one of the most stylish models ever produced by Mercedes-Benz.
- Sold for: £76,500
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 5th March, 2022 at 2.00pm GMT at RAF Museum London
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BODY COLOUR
Silver -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
JYY 95J -
ODOMETER READING
46472 Miles
SUMMARY
A delightful example of one of the most stylish models ever produced by Mercedes-Benz.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in 1969, the W111 280SE 3.5 stood at the head of the 'New Generation' S-Class
- Styled by design legend Paul Bracq and powered by a turbine-smooth, 3.5-litre V-8
- This is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive SE Coupe indicating 46,472 miles
- Finished in its original colours, metallic silver with a black leather interior
- Detailed history file with a wealth of invoices and 280SE owners' manual
- Recent attention from one of the UK’s most highly regarded marque specialists
- Absolutely on-the-button and ready for any event this summer
Offered here is a right-hand drive, W111 280 SE Coupé supplied new to the UK in 1971 finished in Metallic Silver with a black leather interior. Over the last few years, JYY 95J has benefitted from some caring owners who have invested in the car with restoration work when required including professionally replacing floor sections, renewing suspension components and an overhaul of the braking system. Further works include the installation of a period-style stereo with MP3 connectivity and modern speakers and a recent visit to a highly regarded Mercedes-Benz marque specialist to refinish the wooden veneers, refurb the steering components and the wiper motor, and fully service the engine and the gearbox.
This Coupé today presents beautifully, starts on the button and performs well. It offers that wonderful combination of a car that has been extremely well looked after over the years but not subject to a full nut and bolt restoration retaining a gentle welcoming warm patina yet going, handling and responding exactly how a grand classic Mercedes should. It maybe over 50 years old but this elegant 'boulevardier' still commands envious admiration from the kerbside.
It's accompanied by a detailed history file including invoices evidencing the aforementioned recent works, a wealth of invoices for earlier works, further evidence of celebrity ownership, 280SE owners books and a current V5C. Rarely do these well-built and eternally stylish V8 Coupés come to market having been supplied new to the UK in right-hand drive, in discreet colours and in such wonderful order. This is a lovely Mercedes-Benz that would be welcome at any classic car event with the bonus of sufficient space for a large hamper and some friends and, perhaps, the grandchildren.
*Although exempt, this vehicle has a new MOT with no advisories to 16 Feb 2023*
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 316
- Make
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- 280 SE
- Registration Number
- JYY 95J
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 11102622003550
- Engine Number
- 11698022003176
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Silver
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Steven Keen
- Car Specialist
- 07500 040422
- steven@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Steven.
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