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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Convertible

Bid to at Mecum Auctions on March 21, 2026. The car did not sell.

$90,000Confirmed

The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
Generation
W111 and W112 coupes, cabriolets and fintails
Version
280 SE Cabriolet
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
11102512002932

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$92,750 to $135,000
Median$100,000
Sales behind it15Likely

From 15 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 280 SE Cabriolet (W111 and W112 coupes, cabriolets and fintails) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $92,750 and $135,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE ConvertibleMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$100,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, Nov. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 8, 2025$88,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, March 6, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 6, 2025$78,500
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$97,500
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$95,500
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE CabrioletBroad Arrow, Oct. 2, 2026Broad ArrowOct. 2, 2026$160,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE CabrioletBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$142,500
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2025$125,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Nov. 1, 2025Did not sellMecumMecum$90,000 high bid
Jan. 17, 2026Did not sellMecumMecum$80,000 high bid
March 21, 2026Did not sell (this sale)MecumMecum$90,000 high bid
April 11, 2026SoldMecumMecum$110,000