1968 Mercedes-Benz W111 280SE Coupe
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Highlights
- Well kept car in amazingly original condition
- 65,000 km believed to be from new!
- Spent almost all of its life in an underground garage in Zurich
- Great spec including sunroof and colour combination
- Desirable later M130-engined 280SE
- Recent work to electrics and brakes
- Controle Technique renewed March 2024
The Appeal
Of the many cars penned by Paul Bracq, the W111 coupe is unquestionably a highlight. The long, simple lines are deceptively handsome, helped along by clever details like the distinctive stacked headlights and chrome touches.
Black is a good colour with which to appreciate that work, as this lovely 1968 280SE shows. It is a later car with the desirable M130 fuel injected 155bhp engine. The interiors on these cars are as delightful as the bodywork and the tan leather of this one is beautifully kept.
Recent work to the brakes, electrics and fuelling system mean that the car reaches the buyer in great order. A recently renewed Controle Technique with one minor advisory underlines that point.
This is a very good example of one of the finest coupes of the 1960s and one that is in the right specification.
The History and Paperwork
- 1968 registered car
- France registered
- Controle Technique renewed on 22nd March 2024 with one advisory
- Distributor and fuel system overhauled in March 2022
- Brakes checked and repaired in September 2023
- VIN: 11102412000850
The Condition
- Almost entirely original!
- Tidy black paintwork in good order with straight panels
- Believed to be original paint and never been restored
- Bright chrome-work complete and in good order
- Structure appears solid including boot floor
- Steel wheels with chromed hub caps and matching spare wheel
- Tyres appear to be in good condition with plenty of tread
- Tan leather interior in great order with light signs of age
- Cabin veneers complete, undamaged and well kept
- VDO dials and switchgear in good condition
- Headlining and tan carpets in good order through cabin
- Boot floor protected with factory fitted vinyl mat
- Well specified with electric front and rear windows and steel sliding sunroof
The Mechanics
- 2,778cc M130 fuel injected straight six engine
- Automatic gearbox with column shift
- Floor shift gearbox
- Well maintained car with recent attention documented above
- No reported running or driving issues to advise
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1968
- Make Mercedes
- Model SE Series
- Colour Black
- Odometer 64,797 Kilometres
- Engine size 2778
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Canet
- Country France
1
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- klaus-k•••• €10,000 05/05/24
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