Descripción
Mercedes-Benz's flagship model
V8-engined open top 4-seat summer cruising
Stunning dark green with cognac interior
In Sweden since 1991
'Exclusive' is a much bandied-about word in the classic car world, but it is a most apt description of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3. 5. Why? Because at $13, 500 in 1970 its price was not only $3, 500 more than that of the equivalent Mercedes-Benz sedan but also more than double that of a Cadillac Deville Coup! Commonplace it was not.
The ultra-luxurious 280 SE Coup/ Cabriolet and 300 SEL saloon were the models chosen by Mercedes-Benz to launch its magnificent new 3. 5-litre V8 engine in September 1969. An over-square design featuring a cast-iron block and aluminium-alloy cylinder heads, each equipped with a single overhead camshaft, this all-new, state-of-the-art power unit produced 200bhp courtesy of Bosch electronic fuel injection and transistorised ignition.
The new V8 engine had particularly smooth running characteristics and endowed the 280 SEs with performance superior to that of many out-and-out sports cars. Thus equipped, the Coup/ Cabriolet was good for 200km/ h with 97km/ h reachable in 9. 5 seconds, a substantial improvement on the six-cylinder version's figures. As befitted top-of-the-range luxury models, the 280 SE 3. 5 Coup and Cabriolet came equipped with automatic transmission, power windows, and a stereo radio as standard.
Significantly, the 280 SE 3. 5 was to be the final model featuring this long-established and much-admired body style. It was truly Mercedes-Benz's flagship model, representing status, luxury, and reliability. Today these last-of-the-line classics are highly sought after by discerning Mercedes-Benz collectors.
Sold new to Connecticut, USA, this desirable 'floor shift' 280 SE 3. 5 Cabriolet was delivered new in a lovely shade of dark green and had only owner in the USA up to 1991. In that year the Mercedes moved to Sweden where it was kept by one owner until 1998. The car was then sold to another owner in Sweden where it remained until 2010. At around that time the Mercedes was restored and converted to EU specification. The works included overhauling the engine and gearbox, re-trimming the leather interior, and installing a new soft-top. Unfortunately there are no invoices available.
In 2010 the car was sold to the next custodian, still in Sweden, who kept it until recently. He carried out a complete respray in the original colour and had the car serviced regularly. Only driven approximately 7, 000 kilometres since its arrival in Sweden in 1991, this well-maintained car is ready to be used. A rare and powerful four-seat open tourer, in a delightful colour scheme, this top-of-the-range Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3. 5 Cabriolet is offered with Swedish registration documents.
NOTICE COLLECTIONS, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE Purchases will only be released when cleared funds are received.
MOTOR CARS & MOTORCYCLES
All vehicles must be collected from the Bonhams|Cars Marquee by 12noon on Monday 9 October 2023. Customers must notify BY EMAIL ONLY to Suzanne Kress , using the button below, no later than 8pm on the day of the Sale.
Please note that if Suzanne Kress hasn't received your notification on Sunday evening, all vehicles will be automatically removed to a temporary storage facility by the logistics company EXCLUTRANS BV on Monday 9 October at your expense and risk.
ADMINISTRATION AND UPLIFT FROM THE VENUE
€185 + VAT per motor car/ motorcycle
STORAGE CHARGES
First 14 days
€25 + VAT per motor car/ motorcycle per day
Payment of the uplift & storage charges and transport must be arranged with EXCLUTRANS BV. Collection is strictly by appointment only and at least 24-hours notice must be given.
POINT OF CONTACT TO ORGANISE STORAGE FEES' PAYMENT & COLLECTION
THEO VAN DEN EECKHOUT – EXCLUTRANS BV
+32 9 232 01 71
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POINT OF CONTACT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
JORIS EYSERMANS - FIBONACCI
+32 460 96 18 40
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POINT OF CONTACT REGARDING THE ORIGINAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS OF YOUR PURCHASE(S)
SUZANNE KRESS – BONHAMS|CARS
+33 1 42 61 10 11
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POINT OF CONTACT REGARDING PAYMENTS
CHERYL UGGLES - BONHAMS|CARS – CREDIT CONTROLLER
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IMPORTANT CARS UNDER CUSTOMS BOND
Lots 103, 104, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 119, 124, 134, 145, 150, 151, 155, 169, 185, 186
• Please note that for lots which are subject to the normal local duty/ import tax on Hammer Price : as Bonhams|Cars is the guarantor of the customs duties and taxes clearance, these motor cars cannot be released to the buyer or his transporter immediately after the sale.
• For these cars, collection by the buyer or a third party is only possible if import taxes are paid.
• These motor cars cannot be released to the buyer or his transporter immediately after the sale.
• Please keep in mind that it takes a couple of days to clear customs.
• Please send us from now your clearance instructions.
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FIBONACCI
Joris Eysermans
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