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1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SE COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 19, 2005, offered with no reserve.

$23,760Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 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 Coupe
Chassis
11102612001681
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 25% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$27,500 to $36,000
Median$31,000
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 280 SE Coupe (W111 and W112 coupes, cabriolets and fintails) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $27,500 and $36,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CoupeBring a Trailer, July 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2026$26,250
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 14, 2026$31,000
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CoupeBring a Trailer, Nov. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 18, 2025$36,000
One-Family-Owned 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CoupeBring a Trailer, June 24, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2025$40,500
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SE CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2025$27,500