Looking to buy a low grill 280SE convertible

[Tom Colitt]

I know I'm not the only one, but I'm very serious and willing to make a more than fair offer on a w111 cabriolet with good substance, even if it needs work.

Thanks, Tom

[mtoomey]

ed owen at european auto solutions in waltham ma found one a couple of years ago, not sure what the disposition is but he might be helpful..

[Tom Colitt]

Thank you sir. I sent him an email. I'm guessing it's "already" sold :-)...

Either that, or it's the one pictured on his web site...

http://www.virtualeas.com/service.html

[jameshoward]

Hi, Tom,

Good luck, and if you stumble across a reasonably priced and solid w124 convertible in your search let me know!

Best,

James

[114015]

... and if you stumble across a reasonably priced and solid w124 convertible in your search let me know!

James ...,

Why?
Are you tired of your beautiful 230 SL?
Or are you just now looking for a RHD Mercedes convertible in addition to your 113.

Are you back in England now?

Best,
Achim

[floatinghat]

What would you consider reasonable?  I glanced at one last week as the wife is asking for a convertible (she doesn't drive the 113).  I am 90% sure I am not going ahead with it.

highlights  below $10K, black ext / tan interior, soft top acceptable but has wear spots, approx 100k miles, black, claims service records etc.  Send me a PM if interested

[Marrs]

I remembered someone here asked about a cabriolet W124 when I was at the local concours this weekend. In the "used car corral" there was both a green over tan and a red over tan cabriolet. I took pics of the cars and contact info, both were right around $13-15k as I recall. I do not know either owner or their cars but if you may be interested PM me with your email addy and I'll send them over to you. I am in Portland, OR and assume the cars were both relatively local.

[Douglas]

There's no shortage of Cabriolets on the market; they're always on ebay these days. The issue is finding a good one at a fair price with the wiring harness and head gasket done. No accident history would be good as well. I took the plunge last year and have been enjoying my 1995 A124. And for what it's worth, Klaus Kienle and John Olson recently said nice things about this model: http://www.slmarket.com/mercedes-e320-cabriolet-road-trip-to-the-gullwing-group-convention-in-new-orleans-in-a-promising-young-classic/

[perry113]

Finding a low grille 280SE six may be harder than you think if Goodings claim of 200 total built is true. Reference here:

http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1970-mercedes-benz-280-se-cabriolet/
chassis # 111.025.12004384

[perry113]

Here is another low grille 6.
see:
chassis 111.025.12004274
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-280-SE-1970-280-se-/251628536847?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a963ac40f&item=251628536847&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[JamesL]

You'd thibk for 175 grand they could take a photo of the car wthout an out of focus flower obscuring half of it!!