1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE3.5

HIGHLIGHTS:
INCREDIBLE CONDITION
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED FROM NEW
ONLY 44,547 ACTUAL MILES
PURCHASED NEW BY FRANK SINATRA AND GIFTED TO HIS DAUGHTER, CHRISTINA
ONE OF ONLY 347 PRODUCED FOR 1971, THE MODELS FINAL YEAR OF PRODUCTION
ONE OF THE LAST FULLY HAND-BUILT MERCEDES-BENZ CABRIOLETS
STUNNING COLOR COMBINATION
US-DELIVERY EXAMPLE
FACTORY-EQUIPPED WITH DESIRABLE FLOOR-SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND BEHR AIR CONDITIONING
RECENT SERVICE INCLUDING ALL NEW TIRES
DRIVES AND PERFORMS INCREDIBLY WELL
ACCOMPANIED WITH ITS ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUAL, WARRANTY GUIDE, SERVICE RECORDS, AND FACTORY MERCEDES STAMPED OWNER PLATE WITH CHRISTINA SINATRA'S NAME
STILL RETAINS ITS FACTORY GLASS AND CALIFORNIA EXHAUST EMISSIONS STICKER
TREMENDOUS INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
A COLLECTOR'S DREAM

FEATURES INCLUDE:
3.5L V8
FOUR-SPEED FLOOR-SHIFT AUTOMATIC
TINTED GLASS
COLOR-MATCHED WHEEL COVERS
FULL LEATHER INTERIOR
POWER STEERING
POWER BRAKES
POWER WINDOWS
BEHR AIR CONDITIONING
BECKER 'EUROPA' AM/FM RADIO

Initially released in 1959, the Mercedes-Benz W111 (and its higher cost W112 counterpart) continued the brand's legacy of excellence in design and engineering. First offered only as a sedan with a 2.2L Inline-6, in time the W111 range was expanded into coupe and cabriolet body styles along with increasingly large six-cylinder motors and, most notably, a 3.5L V8 in 1969. Naturally, each upgrade brought increased drivability and performance, adding to the car's already exceptional feeling of quality and luxury. While the sedans were replaced in 1968 with the W108/W109, the two-door W111 models continued production through 1971.

Entirely hand-built, the two-door W111s offered exceptional luxury with full leather interiors and a high-level of standard equipment. As with the sedan, a fully independent suspenion and four-wheel disc brakes gave the car remarkable handling in addition to its superlative ride. For the cabriolet, a fully lined, multi-layer top allowed occupants to enjoy the car in any season. Such was the complexity, only 13 cabriolets were completed per week on average, with each top requiring approximately sixteen hours of work apiece. Only 1,232 W111 Cabriolets were fitted with the 3.5L V8 from the factory and became instantly collectible - no wonder they are consistently one of the world's most valuable classic convertibles.

The sensational 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet featured here is finished in stunning gloss Black over an impeccably kept Cognac leather interior with a Black folding convertible top. This exquisite motorcar was delivered new in Beverly Hills California to Frank Sinatra who gifted it to his daughter Christina and kept in their home in Palm Springs. This exquisite example has been meticulously maintained and driven a mere 44,547 miles since new and still presents wonderfully. Accompanying this investment-grade Mercedes convertible are its original owner's manual, service records, and warranty cards in Christina Sinatra's name. A recent complete service has been performed including all new tires, ensuring this exceptional 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is ready for its next caretaker. I personally believe the investment potential of this extremely rare and sought-after model will grow beyond your imagination. Offered to the most demanding collector, investor, or enthusiast who desires to own one of the very best at an investment price!