Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet has a market value of $279,470 to $317,833 depending on year and condition, based on 125 verified auction sales across 2 model years (1970–1971). Individual examples have sold from $48,600 to $770,000, with 17 sold in the past 12 months.
Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1971 | $240,000 | 8,000 mi |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1971 | $320,000 | 86,000 mi |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1971 | $770,000 | 6 mi |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1971 | $280,000 | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1971 | $207,200 | 55,000 mi |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1971 | $291,000 | 84,454 mi |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1971 | $500,000 | — |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1971 | $635,000 | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1971 | $299,999 | 51,000 mi |
| May 31, 2026 | 1971 | $274,400 | — |
| May 3, 2026 | 1971 | $400,000 | 768 mi |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1971 | $320,000 | — |
Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet worth?
Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet market values range from $279,470 to $317,833 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $48,600 to $770,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet year (1970–1971), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.
How many Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet sell per year?
17 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 125 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet?
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