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 $238,166, based on 32 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $207,200 to $500,000. 12 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is currently for sale from $160,000 to $160,000. Sold prices are up 18.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 32 verified auction sales for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet, latest sale Aug 14, 2026. Methodology
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $14,850.
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Recent 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $280,000 | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $207,200 | 55,000 mi |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $291,000 | 84,454 mi |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $500,000 | — |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 635,000 EUR | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $299,999 | 51,000 mi |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $274,400 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | $400,000 | 768 mi |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $320,000 | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $252,000 | — |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 258,750 EUR | — |
| Oct 4, 2025 | $318,500 | 144,000 mi |
| Aug 16, 2025 | $291,000 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $307,500 | — |
| May 27, 2025 | $208,000 | 71,778 mi |
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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 $238,166, based on 32 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $207,200 and $500,000.
How many 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet sell per year?
12 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 38 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 18.2% 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.
Where can I buy a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet?
There is currently 1 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet for sale, priced from $160,000 to $160,000. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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