Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet has a market value of $307,706 to $348,500 depending on year and condition, based on 18 verified auction sales across 2 model years (1970–1971). Individual examples have sold from $186,000 to $445,000, with 3 sold in the past 12 months.
Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Value by Year
Recent Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | 1971 | $285,000 | 144,000 mi | bonhams |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1971 | $260,000 | — | bonhams |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1971 | $307,500 | — | gooding |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 1971 | $210,000 | 97,707 mi | broadarrow |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 1971 | $250,000 | 729 mi | bonhams |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1971 | $313,000 | — | gooding |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 1970 | $252,000 | 90,841 mi | broadarrow |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 1971 | $362,500 | 45,337 mi | broadarrow |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 1971 | $400,000 | — | gooding |
| Nov 17, 2023 | 1970 | $445,000 | 217 mi | rms |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1971 | $260,000 | — | bonhams |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 1971 | $217,500 | 60 mi | bonhams |
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 $307,706 to $348,500 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $186,000 to $445,000. 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) so you can compare appreciation and pricing side by side. The full Value Signal — appreciating, stable, or depreciating, with a 1–5 year projection — is available on each year's page.
How many Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet sell per year?
3 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 18 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet?
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