1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 S

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Description

Publicly displayed for the first time at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1967, Mercedes-Benz’s fifteen ‘New Generation’ models went on sale the following January. But although the fuel-injected 280 SE saloon shared its bodyshell with the ‘New Generation’ 280 S, the 280 SE Coupé and Convertible retained the elegant looks of the outgoing 250 SE that had debuted back in 1959 on the 220 SE, designed by Paul Bracq. The 2,778cc overhead-camshaft six-cylinder Type M130 engine though, was all new. In fuel-injected ‘SE’ form the seven-bearing M130 produced 160bhp at 5,500rpm, an output sufficient to propel the manual transmission model to 118mph with the automatic, an increasingly popular choice, not far behind. Just as important in an age when automobile induced atmospheric pollution was becoming a hot political issue, was the fact that the M130 brought with it improved fuel economy and more efficient emissions control. The suspension was essentially the same as that of the equivalent saloon model, albeit reconfigured for a lower ride height, with braking courtesy of discs all round. Plush and well appointed, the interiors featured a leather-covered dashboard, (usually) leather upholstery, Becker radio, and round speedometer and rev counter flanking vertically stacked gauges. The thickly padded convertible top was manually operated, while air conditioning, electric windows, central locking and power assisted steering were among the several options listed.

The left-hand drive example offered here is fitted with a rare manual gearbox. It has been the subject to a most recent extensive restoration and is now presented in a wonderful condition throughout. Not to be confused with so many average examples available on the market today this example certainly warrants closer inspection.

ESTIMATE €18,000- €22,000

Auction	Legende et Passion Monaco 2018
Auction Date	N/A
Day of Auction	N/A

lot details

Lot Number	138
Registration Number	Italian Registered
Chassis Number	108 01610020527
Year	1968
Make	Mercedes-Benz
Model	280S

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