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Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet w111 Mercedes-Benz W111-112 - 280 SE We 1969

General description : Dieser traumhafte Mercedes 280 SE Cabrio kommt wie fast alle aus USA und hatte bei der Übernahme des heutigen Besitzers lediglich 70000 Miles gelaufen, was ja bei dem Alter von 48 Jahren nicht wirklich viel ist. Er kommt aus San Francisco in Californien und das erklärt auch seine äußerst gute Blechsubstanz und seine Rostfreiheit. Trotzdem hat ihn sein heutiger Besitzer, ein älterer, sehr erfahrener Sammler bei einem bekannten deutschen Fachbetrieb perfektionieren lassen. Hierbei wurde der komplette Unterboden eisgestrahlt, überarbeitet und glanzlackiert um dann mit Wachs versiegelt zu werden. Selbst die Hohlräume wurden untersucht und behandelt. Die Technik wurde komplett überholt, der Motor hat jetzt den Tachostand von 3465 km gelaufen und bei der Überführung in unseren Betrieb bin ich selbst mehr als 400 km gefahren und da ich einen baugleichen 280 SE Cabrio fahre kann ich das bestimmt kompetent beurteilen - besser geht nicht. Der Motor ist kerngesund bei voller Leistung, das Mitteltunnelgetriebe schaltet perfekt, das Fahrwerk ist einfach neu, genau wie die Bremsen und deshalb fährt sich dieses Cabrio einfach perfekt. Gleichzeitig fühlt man aber den Zeitgeist, denn im Unterschied zu fast allen ist hier extrem viel Originalität erhalten worden. So wurde die Karosserie nur bis zur Sicke unterhalb des Türgriffs lackiert, oberhalb haben wir hier noch den Originallack. Genau so original ist das Dach, der Lederinnenausstattung und selbst der Bodenbelag ist noch der Erste! Stielvoller könnte ein Cabrio nicht daherkommen, zumal es sich hier noch um eines der begehrten Hochkühler handelt, welche formal mit ihrer parallel zu den Kotflügeln verlaufenden Motorhaube die Urform der von Bèla Barènyis geschaffenen Urform exakt entspricht. Auch die Stoßstangen ohne Gummiauflage wirken einfach "hochwertiger" und der Chrom kann bei diesem dunkelblauen Spitzenmodell richtig glänzen. Dass der Erstbesitzer sich für 4 elektrische Fensterheber und ein Becker Autoradio entschied ist heute noch eine willkommene Annehmlichkeit und so fährt sich der Wagen mit Servolenkung und Automatikgetriebe sehr angenehm und leicht. Im Kundenauftrag

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Cabriolet w111 Mercedes-Benz W111-112 - 280 SE We is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Heilbronn by Koch Klassik Automobil GmbH for €228000.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Mercedes-Benz Model : 280SE Cabriolet w111 Model Version : Mercedes-Benz W111-112 - 280 SE We Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1969 Sub type : Convertible Location : Schloss Strasse 2-4DE-74078 Heilbronn Vehicle Registration : Undefined

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In the annals of automotive history, the journey of Mercedes-Benz is a tale that unfolds with the ingenuity of its founding pioneers. In the year 1886, Karl Benz crafted the Benz Patent Motorwagen, a creation that would go down in history as the world's inaugural automobile. Unbeknownst to him, this moment marked the genesis of what would evolve into the most illustrious premium car manufacturer globally. The financial underpinning of this pioneering venture, interestingly, was provided by Karl Benz's wife, Bertha Benz, demonstrating a remarkable partnership that would set the tone for Mercedes-Benz's legacy.

A parallel narrative emerged not far away, as Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, founded by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, entered the scene. In 1901, they unveiled their automobile under the now-famous moniker "Mercedes," meaning "godsend" in Spanish. This name was bestowed upon the car at the behest of Emil Jellinek's daughter, the distributor for Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft. The wheels of innovation were set in motion.

Fast forward to 1926, a pivotal year that witnessed the merger of Daimler with Benz & Cie., culminating in the birth of Daimler-Benz. The amalgamation saw the adoption of "Mercedes-Benz" as the distinguished trademark for their automobiles, fusing the legacies of two visionary entities into one.

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Safety innovations became a hallmark, with Béla Barényi's patented safety cell design in the "Ponton"-models in 1951, featuring front and rear crumple zones. The W116 450SEL 6.9 saw the introduction of the Anti-Lock Brake system (ABS), another pioneering safety feature. From the first production airbags and beyond, the legacy of "firsts" continued to be etched into the fabric of Daimler-Benz.

Over its centennial journey, Mercedes-Benz has not merely produced cars but has sculpted automotive icons. The SSKL, 710 SSK Trossi Roadster, 770K Grosser, 540K Spezial Roadster, 300SL Gullwing, w100 600 Pullman, w111 280SE 3.5 Flachkühler, w113 230SL Pagoda, w109 300 SEL 6.3, and w201 2.3-16 Cosworth stand testament to the brand's commitment to engineering excellence.

The roaring Silver Arrows, or "Silberpfeile," including the W 25, W 125, W154, W165, and W196, created a legacy of dominance on the racetrack. These machines were not merely cars; they were expressions of precision, speed, and an indomitable spirit that left their competitors in the dust.

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One luminary figure who left an indelible mark was Béla Barényi, often heralded as the "father of passive safety" for his pioneering work in safety engineering. His patented safety cell design, featuring front and rear crumple zones, became a hallmark of Mercedes-Benz's commitment to occupant safety, setting new standards that reverberated throughout the automotive world.

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