1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe the emissary from the golden era

The design of a replacement for the two-door Pontons began in 1957. Since most of the chassis and drivetrain were to be unified with the sedan, the scope was focused on the exterior styling. Mercedes chose the work of engineer Paul Bracq, which featured a more squarish, subtle rear-end treatment, more evocative of the later squarish styling of the subsequent W108/W109 than the sharp-edged tailfins of the sedan. Production began in late 1960, with the coupe making its debut at the 75th anniversary of the opening of Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart in February of the next year. A final model was added in August 1969, the 280 SE 3.5, the first Mercedes post-War coupe with more than 3 liters. The car was fitted with the brand-new M116 3499 cc V8.

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source: BRABUS Classic