1971 Mercedes Benz 3 5 Coupe Automatic Blue

Chasing the tale of the earlier 220SE, Mercedes-Benz set out to create their new two-door coupe and cabriolet. Initially, using the time-tested overhead-cam straight-six in various sizes up to 2,996 cubic centimeters presented under the monikers of 250S, 250SE, and 300SE. A 2,778 cubic centimeter M13 engine in 1967 gave rise to 280S and 280SE model designations. Mercedes-Benz produced the 280 SE from 1969 to 1972 as a personal luxury car with a definite sporting edge. Equipped with Bosch electronic fuel injection and the overhead-camshaft Mercedes 3.5-liter V8 ( Now the first Mercedes Post-War to have an engine bigger than 3 liters), which only weighed 55 pounds more than its 6-cylinder counterpart, both the coupe and the convertible were destined to be distinctive.