1971 MERCEDES BENZ 280 SE 3.5 CABRIOLET

--White with Brown leather interior, Brown carpeting and Brown cloth top, 3.5 liter V-8 engine, Automatic transmission, Becker Radio, Power Windows, Behr factory air conditioning, 3-owner’s from new, most recent ownership from 2000-2013.

This 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet was completed May 1, 1971.  It was delivered to Southern California and its first known owner Mr. J. Cavanaugh of Los Angeles.  Mr. Cavanaugh kept the 280 Cabriolet until August 1987 when it was purchased by the well-known restorer and restoration shop, Paul Russell of Paul Russell and Company, Essex, Massachusetts.  In December of 1987 it was sold on to Mr. D. Fischer of Pound Ridge, New York.   At that point in time, the 280 SE Cabriolet  had been driven only 52,356 miles from new.

Mr. D Fischer used and enjoyed this 280 SE Cab. for the next thirteen years all the while servicing it with Paul Russell and Company.   During this time anything and everything that was needed to keep this 280 SE Cab. in superb condition was attended to, both cosmetic and mechanical.  In 1997, the 280 was disassembled at Paul Russell and the body stripped to bare metal for a complete repaint in period-correct ivory with color-matching wheel covers.  

In January 2000, Paul Russell and Company brokered the sale of this 280 SE Cab. from Mr. Fischer to its most recent caretaker/owner, a well-known California television executive .  It has remained in his care and for use at his Santa Barbara home.  In August 2010 he delivered the 280 SE Cab. to the Mercedes Benz Classic Center in Irvine, California.  At this time, it was completely restored by the MB Classic Center to as new condition, a 19 page repair invoice accompanies the car to show all mechanical and cosmetic work performed as well as the interior refurbishment that took place at the time.

Since the restoration, this 280 Cab. has been used and enjoyed for weekend use in Santa Barbara.  It has accumulated limited mileage since restoration and our purchase.  A thick file of service and repair receipts document the owner’s dedication to maintaining this 280 SE Cabriolet to the highest standard, regardless of cost.

If no longer covered under manufacturer warranty, the vehicle will be sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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Autosport Designs, Inc. has been in the vintage automobile restoration and sales business for the past twenty-three years. Autosport Designs, Inc. dba Lotus Motorcars of Long Island is also Long Island, New York's only factory authorized Lotus dealer. 

Autosport Designs, Inc. was founded by Tom P. in a 2,100 square foot facility with no employees. The business is currently housed in a 35,000 square foot facility with nineteen employees. Autosport Designs, Inc. is a full service and restoration facility that incorporates everything under one roof.

A mainstay in the automotive field for over two decades dealing both with contemporary and classic automobiles. Well known for our professional & courteous service, we offer routine servicing-complete mechanical restorations-rebuilds, accident repair, paintwork to complete frame off restorations.

Enclosed pick up & delivery available.

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203 West Hills Road

Huntington Station, New York 11746

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