1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe has a current market value of $174,720, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $53,900 to $324,000. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 verified auction sales for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe, latest sale Aug 14, 2026. Methodology
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $14,509.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $324,000 | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $162,777 | 71,700 mi |
| Apr 15, 2024 | $82,000 | 44,348 mi |
| Nov 25, 2023 | 75,900 EUR | 17,444 mi |
| Mar 3, 2023 | $134,400 | — |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $132,500 | 39,648 mi |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $145,600 | 16,956 mi |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $89,600 | — |
| Jan 17, 2021 | $88,000 | — |
| Oct 26, 2020 | 62,700 GBP | 43,669 mi |
| Nov 25, 2016 | 67,200 EUR | — |
| Mar 12, 2016 | $159,500 | — |
| Jul 25, 2015 | $121,000 | — |
| Aug 1, 2013 | $53,900 | — |
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe worth?
The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe has a market value of approximately $174,720, based on 11 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $53,900 and $324,000.
How many 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 14 sales in total.
Is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe. 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 Coupe on DriveIndex.
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