Selling A 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5?
The 1971 Mercedes Benz 280SE 3.5, particularly the convertible, was a car that really defined the era. First debuted at the 1969 Frankfurt Auto Show, the 3.5 coupes & convertibles were a final launch in a long line of exceptional autos which started with the 220SE in 1961. The fact that Mercedes would not offer another four-seat convertible until 1992 with the E320 cabriolet only increased the draw to these cars.
It may come as no surprise that a high price tag also accompanied these models, and made finding and purchasing a 280SE 3.5 even more difficult. In total, the 1971 Mercedes Benz 280SE 3.5 saw 1,232 cabriolets produced, with approximately 802 of those being exported from Germany to the United States. Well-known owners included Ralph Lauren and David Gooding. Whether it was the performance, the rarity, the reliability and practicality, or the unparalleled charm that drew you to the 1971 Mercedes 280SE 3.5, the team at Alex Manos knows that sometimes you have to sell.
Whether you’re trying to make room in your garage, are ready to add a new car to your collection, or simply don’t have the time to enjoy your 1971 Mercedes anymore, they would be delighted to speak with you regarding the sale.
Specializing in European and American classic sport and luxury cars, Alex Manos and his team of Los Angeles classic car dealership professionals have the in-depth knowledge of the classics market needed to make your sale as smooth and successful as possible. Here’s some Seller’s Tips to help you prepare for the sale.
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First, it is always a great idea to have your 1971 280SE 3.5 checked out by a third-party prior to the sale. Because you will have knowledge of exactly how the car is or is not operating and what work needs to be done, you will have better negotiation power. Their team also encourages you to be prepared for the sale with detailed documentation, if available, of any owner history, maintenance records, or restoration. It is also important to be up front with any known issues. If you’re thinking about selling your 1971 Mercedes Benz 280SE 3.5, be sure to contact Alex Manos and his team today.
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“The experience was fast and efficient. There was a glitch with the pick up of my auto, but it was resolved quickly.”
“It was a very easy and straight forward process. Alex responded very quickly and was very pleasant to deal with which made it enjoyable. After the deal was made and funds were in my bank. Camille the shipping coordinator was arranging the shipping. The title and paperwork was taken care of by Roxana. Again very pleasant people to talk to for the transaction. The driver for the transport company was very professional with the service he was providing. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Alex in the future.”
“The transaction was smooth, the timeline for the completion of the transaction was pretty short. A check for the price of my vehicle was sent to me within 24 hours. Alex would only authorize the pick up of your vehicle after the check has cleared your bank account. I will do business again with Alex and his dealership is highly recommended for those who want to get top dollars for the classic or European vehicles regardless of the condition. Thanks again Alex and hope to do business with you soon.”
“I sold a classic 1969 Mercedes to Alex Manos.com on March 16, 2021. The entire process of offer, counter offer and acceptance was quick and comfortable for me. I provided many (66) on-line pictures for his perusal which may have expedited the process. I included a picture of every defect I could visually locate. Along with his acceptance of my counter offer, he provided me with detailed information of what he was providing and what was required of me. He mailed me a cashier’s check (my choice) for the purchase price by next-day FedEx. He allowed for my choice of pick up date for the car in order to give me time to ensure his check to me was clear. That was reassuring and comforting to me and a big deal to me. His team kept me apprised every step of the way. His employees were superb and I was happy with the entire transaction.”
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“I had a 62 Mercedes 190 SL That I had inherited from my father. The car looked to me to be in deplorable condition. I found an ad online from Alex Manos about wanting vintage vehicles like mine. After talking to Alex personally he was interested and wanted pictures of the vehicle. I sent him some pictures and he contacted me back and was interested in the car. He made me an extremely fair offer in my opinion and was very fast in sending a purchase agreement/ bill of sale and wired the money ASAP. He and his staff made the whole experience very easy on me and were very professional in every aspect of the deal. Alex is definitely a man of his word and a fair person to deal with. If I ever come across another vehicle he might be interested in I wouldn’t hesitate to deal with him and his staff again. Thank you Alex. I’m very pleased and impressed with every aspect of dealing with you and your staff.”
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