Mercedes Benz – 280 SE/C, W 111 – Coupé

Early Low Grille Coupe with rare 5-Speed manual transmission

build year

1969

engine

6 cyl. in-line
watercooled
160 hp

color exterior/interior

papyrus white (717)
blue leather

transmission

manual
(5-speed)

odometer reading

139.200 km

dimensions

length: 4,880 mm
width: 1,845 mm
length: 1,445 mm

1st delivery

France

price

sold

One of the first Low-Grille coupes, here with the very rare 5-speed manual transmission. First delivered in Paris in September 1969 and with well documented history. All books incl. service booklet are present. The interior is in fantastic original condition with only a light, pleasant patina. The car impresses with beautifully preserved underpinnings, fantastic body substance, perfect gaps, excellent paintwork and exquisite chrome parts. Completely overhauled in Germany, just technically extensively serviced, carefully cleaned and professionally preserved.

Only a handful of vehicles of this model were delivered with a 5-speed manual transmission. This transmission excellently compensates the usual flaw of this series of high engine revs when driving fast on country roads or highways thanks to its effective gear ratios. The vehicle can be driven in a dynamic manner and also at low revs.

price

sold