This restored 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe was sold new in Germany and was later discovered as part of a Japanese collection. Restoration was completed in February 2020 in California and included mechanical work, a glass-out repaint, new leather upholstery and a host of new parts. Features of this well-documented European-market coupe include:

• VIN:11102612002993
• 95,526 km (59,357miles) EXEMPT
• Fuel injected 3.5-liter M116 V8 engine
• Floor-mounted four-speed automatic transmission
• Full-leather interior
• Electronically heated rear window defroster
• Rear fog light
• Becker Europa radio and automatic power antenna
• High-capacity battery and alternator
• Front and rear-mounted high-end speakers, included in a $4,500 Becker stereo upgrade
• VDO gauges • Its original 3.5L V8 engine
• Floor-mounted four speed automatic transmission
• Behr air conditioner
• Power sunroof
• Becker Europa radio
• Optional rear window defroster
• One key
• Original Mercedes tool kit
• Custom Coco Mats

About the model, The top variant for the W111 Coupe was the Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe. Introduced for the 1970 model year, the 280 SE 3.5 was Mercedes' top of the line coupe during its production years. Fitted with Mercedes' M116 3.5L V8 engine, these coupes featured design tweaks including a wider and lower front grill, leading to these cars being known as 'flachkUhler,' meaning flat radiator. Built until 1971, only 3,270 examples of the 280SE 3.5 Coupe were produced.