1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet w111 the masterpiece convertible

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet was the flagship model in the W 111 Cabriolet range built between 1961 and 1971. In terms of design and style, the family of luxurious open-top cars is based on the "Tail Fin" saloons of the W 111 series unveiled in August 1959. The Coupé and Cabriolet models likewise featured the safety body with crumple zones that had been introduced as a world-first for the Saloon models. Alongside the 220 SE and its successor, the 250 SE, the exclusively equipped and powerful 300 SE (W 112) augmented the range of luxury two-door models. Mercedes-Benz introduced the 280 SE in early 1968, followed in September 1969 by the 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet, which was a far more powerful version with an all-new 3.5-liter V8 engine. The flagship model was exceptionally refined yet also boasted sports car-like performance. The Cabriolet also underwent slight stylistic modifications: the radiator grille was lower and wider, for instance, while the bonnet was flatter at the front. Only 1232 examples of the eight-cylinder Cabriolet equipped with an automatic transmission as standard were built, and today it is one of the most sought-after classics of its era. With this automobile restored in BRABUS Classic 6 star quality, we revive the exclusive driving experience - as if it were 1969.

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