1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet

• silver-grey metallic paint looks glossy and straight down the flanks, no repaint money needed
• chrome grille, bumpers and hubcaps look bright and fresh, no re-chroming bill here
• black leather seats and door cards look like new with no wear showing, no retrim money needed
• dash wood is deep and glossy with the Becker Grand Prix in place, no wood or radio work needed
• black soft top shown raised is taut with a clear window, and the folded top and boot look clean, no top money needed
• the 3.5 V8 engine bay is clean and orderly with a glossy air cleaner, no detailing spend showing
• underside photos show clean painted floors and suspension with no rust breaking through, no floor repair money in view
• several of the last gallery slots are paperwork scans, including the original European-delivery order, which supports value rather than showing condition
• no trunk interior photos in the sample, so I can't judge the trunk floor for rust money

Money: at the $320,000 sold price, the visible car is finished top and bottom, so the money bought a done car with its original paperwork, not future work.