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 bodyshell with the 'New Generation' 280S, the 280SE Coupé and Convertible 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 Coupé and Convertible totalled a little over 5,000 units between 1968 and 1972 when production ceased, and today these timelessly elegant Grand Tourers are keenly sought after by connoisseurs of fine automobiles. One of only 2,501 luxuriously appointed Mercedes-Benz 280SE Convertibles and Coupés produced for the 1970 season, the car offered here was purchased by the current vendor from a garage manager – believed to be the original owner – in September 1986. The car was partially restored during 2009/2010 and has been displayed at concours events held at Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Finished in white with lack leather interior this handsome coupe is offered with sundry restoration invoices, Mercedes instruction books, French Carte Grise and Contrôle Technique. A total of 39,000 kilometres is currently displayed on the odometer. Daimler-Benz ne produisit pour le millésime 1970 que 2 501 coupés et cabriolets Mercedes-Benz 280 SE dont la voiture proposée ici, achetée par le vendeur à un directeur de garage – présumé être le premier propriétaire – en septembre 1986. La voiture a été partiellement restaurée en 2009-2010 et engagée en concours à Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Peinte en blanc avec intérieur en cuir noir, cet élégant coupé est accompagné de nombreuses factures de restauration, de ses manuels d’utilisation Mercedes, de sa carte grise française et de son contrôle technique. Le compteur affiche actuellement 39 000 km.
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 bodyshell with the 'New Generation' 280S, the 280SE Coupé and Convertible 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 Coupé and Convertible totalled a little over 5,000 units between 1968 and 1972 when production ceased, and today these timelessly elegant Grand Tourers are keenly sought after by connoisseurs of fine automobiles. One of only 2,501 luxuriously appointed Mercedes-Benz 280SE Convertibles and Coupés produced for the 1970 season, the car offered here was purchased by the current vendor from a garage manager – believed to be the original owner – in September 1986. The car was partially restored during 2009/2010 and has been displayed at concours events held at Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Finished in white with lack leather interior this handsome coupe is offered with sundry restoration invoices, Mercedes instruction books, French Carte Grise and Contrôle Technique. A total of 39,000 kilometres is currently displayed on the odometer. Daimler-Benz ne produisit pour le millésime 1970 que 2 501 coupés et cabriolets Mercedes-Benz 280 SE dont la voiture proposée ici, achetée par le vendeur à un directeur de garage – présumé être le premier propriétaire – en septembre 1986. La voiture a été partiellement restaurée en 2009-2010 et engagée en concours à Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Peinte en blanc avec intérieur en cuir noir, cet élégant coupé est accompagné de nombreuses factures de restauration, de ses manuels d’utilisation Mercedes, de sa carte grise française et de son contrôle technique. Le compteur affiche actuellement 39 000 km.
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