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2,778cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection 160bhp at 5,500rpm 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Lovely example of the Classic W111-series Mercedes-Benz *Elegant and understated color combination *Equipped with Kuhlmeister air-conditioning and Becker Grand Prix radio *Classic German luxury THE MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE Publicly displayed for the first time at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1967, Mercedes-Benz's fifteen 'New Generation' models went on sale the following January. But although the fuel-injected 280SE saloon shared its bodywork with the 'New Generation' 280S, the 280SE Coupe and Cabriolet retained the elegant looks of the outgoing 250SE that had debuted back in 1959 on the 220SE; the 2,778cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder Type M130 engine though, was all new. In fuel-injected 'SE' form the M130 produced 160bhp at 5,500rpm, an output sufficient to propel the manual transmission model to 118mph, with the automatic not far behind. Just as important in an age when automobile induced atmospheric pollution was becoming a hot political issue, was the fact that the M130 brought with it improved fuel economy and more efficient control of emissions. Production of the 280SE Coupe and Cabriolet totaled a little over 5,000 units between 1968 and 1972 when production ceased. Today, these timelessly elegant Grand Tourers are keenly sought after by connoisseurs of fine automobiles. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED This lovely example of the timeless W111 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet was completed at the Stuttgart-based Mercedes-Benz factory in 1968. During the 4-year production run only 1,390 of these open 280SEs were produced, making this a relatively rare sight on the road. This elegant 280SE cabriolet, which was taken down to the bare metal and resprayed in its original color of Anthracite Grey, shows well inside and out. The exterior paint shows well in the as-factory delivered color. The chrome and bright work appears original, and in equally good shape. Once inside, the rather original interior in beautiful black leather invites, neatly contrasted by elegant burl wood, which has also been detailed to the highest standards. A period-correct Becker Grand Prix radio adorns the dashboard area, and the correct Kuhlmeister air-conditioning system rounds out the opulent interior appointments. The luxurious Mercedes-Benz is neatly fitted with color-coded hubcaps. The open cabriolet design looks fantastic from every angle, and the car exhibits a level of class that can be compared to few other cars of the era. With an automatic transmission, power windows and air conditioning, the car retains some very desirable options. Offered with original books and a deal brochure, this stylish 280SE Cabriolet is perfect to be used on Sunday drives. The high build quality of these fine automobiles makes them very reliable and user friendly, and one could actually imagine using a car of this quality as a daily driver. Classic, elegant and of very high quality, this Mercedes-Benz would be a great fit in any collection.