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MERCEDES 280 - MERCEDES W111 COUPÉ - Type: Passenger car - B…
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MERCEDES 280 - MERCEDES W111 COUPÉ - Type: Passenger car - B…
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Estimate €26,000 - €27,500
Voluntary lot
Description
MERCEDES 280 - MERCEDES W111 COUPÉ - Type: Passenger car - Body style: Coupé - Engine: ES - Colour: BROWN - Odometer reading: 42,767 - First registration: 10/03/1970 - Power: 16 - Seats: 4 - Not roadworthy - WITH REGISTRATION DOCUMENT - Comments: The Mercedes W111 Coupé was built from 1968 to 1971 and epitomises the luxury of grand touring from that era.
It was designed by the brilliant Paul Bracq, to whom we also owe the design of the Mercedes Pagoda.
It undeniably symbolises elegance with its sleek lines and pillarless doors.
It is powered by a 2,778 cm³ inline-six engine with mechanical fuel injection, producing 160cv, coupled with a manual gearbox.
According to many experts, it is one of the most beautiful cars of all time!!!!
Although this vehicle is in good working order, it is being sold as non-roadworthy as it has not passed a roadworthiness test within the last 6 months.
For your information, we have enclosed the latest test report from 2020 (collector’s registration certificate, roadworthiness test every 5 years)
Please note a discrepancy in the mileage between the reading on the 2020 roadworthiness test and the current reading, the cause of which we do not know (perhaps the inspector rounded the figure?)
The actual mileage is therefore unknown; the odometer has 5 digits.
The model we are offering was sold new in France and has been owned by the same family (mother and son) since the 1980s!!!!!! (owned by the same family for 45 years, as evidenced by several old invoices and roadworthiness test certificates)
The vehicle is in very good working order but has not covered long distances recently (horn not working, intermittent indicators and cracked rear lights)
Overall exterior appearance is good (though not perfect: a dent on the bonnet and roof, a scratch on the front wing, and worn original door seals).
The front upholstery was reupholstered several years ago; the interior is in fairly poor condition, except for the wood trim around the front windscreen, which needs restoring.
It has been stored under cover since the 1980s, so it’s in very good condition indeed.
As you’ll have gathered, this is a car that needs some tender loving care to restore it to its former glory; it’s an exceptional base vehicle due to its traceable history and overall condition.
The car has been serviced by the current owner, including:
- starter motor overhaul
- replacement of front brake caliper with brake bleeding
- adjustment of the throttle linkage
- replacement of spark plugs
- replacement of the rear exhaust silencer
- windscreen washer system reconditioned
- engine, gearbox and differential oil changed
A model in concours condition fetches around 70,000 euros and the value continues to rise year on year!!!
A superb and rare opportunity with great potential!
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About the sale
7 CLASSIC CARS AT A REDUCED RATE (15%)! MERCEDES W111 COUPÉ, MERCEDES 280 SE, PEUGEOT 304 CABRIOLET, ROVER Mini 1000 Saloon, AUTOBIANCHI Eden Roc and MERCEDES 450 SL, PEUGEOT 106 XSI sold by description
Auction location
Auction time
08/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
Pictures modified on 08/20/2026 at 12:23 PM
Lot description modified on 08/20/2026 at 10:19 AM
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