Rare Mercedes convertible sold in Yekaterinburg for 28 million

In Yekaterinburg, the cult convertible Mercedes Benz W111 280 SE of 1969 was put up for sale - the car was estimated at 28 million rubles. The car is in perfect condition and does not require repair. Information about this is indicated on the popular ad site.

The retrocar is equipped with a 3.5 liter V8 gasoline engine with a capacity of 200 hp with an electronic injection system, an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The body is a convertible, the color is gray. The stated mileage is only 50 km, the car had three owners.

The seller emphasizes the exclusivity of the copy.

“The Mercedes Benz W111 280 SE 3.5 is an iconic car with a V8 engine and electronic injection system,” the announcement reads.

According to the owner, the car has undergone a full two-year restoration: experts have restored every detail – both visible and hidden.

This is not the machine that Gagarin flew into space, but it is a true standard of engineering of his time, which is relevant today. What makes the Mercedes W111 so special? Heart of the car: under the hood beats a powerful 3.5-liter V8 engine with electronic injection, – said the seller.

In 2024, “MK-Ural” wrote that in Yekaterinburg put up for sale a convertible Packard Caribbean Convertible 1956 release for 14.9 million rubles. The seller said that the car was purchased in 2017. It was not on the move and needed serious restoration.