Mercedes-Benz 280SE

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Coupe
This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Coupe is finished in its factory color, Horizon Blue (304), complemented by a contrasting white roof and a Bamboo interior with color-matched dashboard padding, door panels, and carpeting. Combining elegant pillarless coupe styling with Mercedes-Benz engineering of the era, the 280SE offers a distinctive blend of comfort, craftsmanship, and understated design.

Highlights:
- Factory Color: Horizon Blue (304)
- Interior Color: Bamboo
- Burl Walnut Wood Dashboard Veneers
- 2.8-Liter M130 Inline-Six Engine
- Automatic Floor Shift Transmission
- Bosch Mechanical Multi-Port Fuel Injection
- Power-Assisted Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Power Steering
- Wrap-Around Rear Window
- Chrome Bumpers
- Premier Radio
- Classic VDO Instrumentation
- 14-Inch Steel Wheels

Power comes from a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six engine equipped with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, paired with an automatic floor-shift transmission. Additional equipment includes power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The 14-inch steel wheels feature factory color-matched hubcaps with polished chrome trim rings and Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star emblems, complemented by Hankook Optimo thin whitewall tires in a period-appropriate size.

One of the defining features of this 280SE Coupe is its distinctive wrap-around rear window, which gives the car an expansive glasshouse and a recognizable profile. As part of Mercedes-Benz’s W111 coupe series, the 280SE reflects the marque’s emphasis on combining sophisticated styling with practical engineering. Unlike the four-door sedans, the coupes featured a pillarless design, allowing the side windows to lower for an open, uninterrupted appearance.

The cabin features bucket seats, a two-spoke steering wheel with horn ring, classic VDO gauges, an analog clock, and a center console. Burl walnut wood veneers add warmth to the dashboard, while the Bamboo upholstery, coordinated interior panels, and carpeting complement the exterior’s Horizon Blue finish. Other exterior details include chrome bumpers, a Mercedes-Benz hood ornament, and twin exhaust finishers.

Combining its period styling, fuel-injected inline-six engine, and well-appointed interior, this Mercedes-Benz 280SE Coupe presents an appealing example of Mercedes-Benz’s grand touring coupes of the 1960s and is mechanically sound. For $29,950