1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Convertible
Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 18, 2025, offered with no reserve.
$264,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $240,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1971
- 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
- 11102712002553
- Condition
- Good (3)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 14 comparable sales, 89% over its top.
Middle half of sales$91,375 to $126,875
Median$100,000
Sales behind it14Likely
From 14 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 $91,375 and $126,875.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 29, 2026 | $95,500 |
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, June 27, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | June 27, 2025 | $90,000 |
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, May 14, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | May 14, 2025 | $104,500 |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE ConvertibleMecum, April 11, 2026 | Mecum | April 11, 2026 | $100,000 |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, Nov. 8, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 8, 2025 | $88,000 |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CabrioletBring a Trailer, March 6, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | March 6, 2025 | $78,500 |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 18, 2025 | Mecum | Jan. 18, 2025 | $97,500 |
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE CabrioletBroad Arrow, Oct. 2, 2026 | Broad Arrow | Oct. 2, 2026 | $160,000 |