1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet has a current market value of $296,556, based on 26 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $186,000 to $429,000. 8 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are up 27.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 635,000 EUR | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $299,999 | 51,000 mi |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $245,000 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | $390,000 | 768 mi |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 225,000 EUR | — |
| Oct 4, 2025 | $285,000 | 144,000 mi |
| Aug 16, 2025 | $260,000 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $307,500 | — |
| May 27, 2025 | $208,000 | 71,778 mi |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $210,000 | 97,707 mi |
| Jan 26, 2025 | $250,000 | 729 mi |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $313,000 | — |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 260,000 GBP | 29,000 mi |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $362,500 | 45,337 mi |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $400,000 | — |
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet worth?
The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet has a market value of approximately $296,556, based on 26 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $186,000 and $429,000.
How many 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet sell per year?
8 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 31 sales in total.
Is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet are up 27.2% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet on DriveIndex.
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