Mercedes classics from the 1960s for sale on eBay
From 1959 onwards, the W 111 series replaced Mercedes Benz the large Ponton models (W 180 series) of the brand with the star. The model provided the technical basis for Mercedes vehicles until the end of the 1960s.
The private seller from Bielefeld describes his Mercedes 280 in his advert SE Coupé as an unrestored car from 1969 that is in its original condition. This Mercedes classic has had three owners so far and has run 61,500 kilometers.
The Mercedes 280 SE Coupé is equipped with leather seats and the huge and rather thin steering wheel that was typical of the time.
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Under the hood of this classic car is a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine with a displacement of 2.8 litres. The seller does not provide any information on the power, but this model had 118 kW (160 hp) as standard in the year it was delivered.
Gearbox sealed, spark plugs new
During the recent repair work be Among other things, the gearbox was flushed and resealed. The spark plugs were also replaced. The seller points out that the leather seats need “some love”. The car is being sold with a new MOT and H registration.
The coupe has an automatic transmission, electric windows and an electric sunroof, which is rust-free according to the description. Other features include alloy wheels, a radio and power steering, which was by no means a given at the time.
What you should know about the Mercedes 280 SE Coupé
The W 111 series from Mercedes was characterized by an impressive driving experience and an extremely good impression of quality. The wood paneling in the interior and the tinsel on the outside with double chrome bumpers – everything still breathed the glamour of the Mercedes 300 S era. Technically, the W 111s have the same features as the 300 SL well-known single-joint swing axle with compensating spring.
