1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SE: The Blau Coupe

Often confused for its four-doored siblings, the Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe is about as stately as cars come. The first of many a great pillar-less coupe with a three-pointed star on its nose, the W111s are arguably among the most regal automobiles ever produced; here is a car designed to be let into the driveway via remote-controlled wrought iron gates.

For the owner of this 1968 280SE 3.5 Automatic example, Jayesh Patel, it’s all about the luxury and the history embedded in this big coupe. It’s got an automatic gearbox, and while that may leave heel-toe enthusiasts wanting, you don’t buy these cars for their agility and sportiness. This is the ultimate cruiser, a leather-swaddled land yacht that is equal parts engineering triumph and sensory indulgence.







Drive Tastefully®

[graphitedak]

This guy has exquisite taste, his cars and home are so elegant.

[fthyme]

The overall quality of this timeless classic is simply amazing.

[RonSpwan]

The cars in the show are incredible, but the film making is brilliant and breath thaking.

[TheRealMJ]

Im a bmw fan but nothing beats classic Mercedes

[larstragl]

In my opinion the most beautiful model Mercedes has ever built.

[AbdulQadir-vlbz]

The best MB commercial I have ever seen!!!!

[MarquettDavon]

I have a 67 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow perfectly restored and I know what this man is speaking of. The experience is a joy every single ride.

[erichakanson]

I know most people gravitate towards the Pagoda when looking at Mercedes-Benz's of this era but I prefer the 280SE. Honestly I'm more of a BMW and Porsche fan but I will admit I've always thought the 280SE was one of the few cars of any era that could be both "handsome" and "pretty" at the same time. It simultaneously had both masculine and feminine aspects. Wonderful car made even better by a great owner and fascinating history.

[tkreitler]

5:44 I love the sound of the door closing. What a beautiful tank of a car!

[udaikandalama]

What a gorgeous car, built at a time when a ride in one of these was just sublime. All the pre 1995 Mercs are worth restoring just because they are engineering

[rare]

This was when Mercedes Benz really stood for the best or nothing. Wish we had cars this beautiful being built today!

[ZeeBri]

Possibly the only man who enjoys driving through London

[bravolima]

A real gentleman owning a legendary benz. One of the most beautiful movie done by Petrolicious.
Nothing can't be added to the description of his 280SE. Thank you Sir

[SuperfloDee]

This Gentlemen and This Car were Destined for each other...what are the chances..the correct colour and the car being close by for a very long time..what a beautiful Object🙏👍

[junkorbust]

I’m fortunate to have a 220SE Coupe. It’s the crown jewel of my collection for sure. Thanks for showing the car, it is a fantastic film.

[basithph]

I miss old Mercs when they were built so good

[TommyRibs]

I have always been a fan of '60s/'70s Mercedes. This car is amazing.

[KiaAlvin]

Feels good to be watching this from Kenya.

[Matt_from_Florida]

5:45 That Mercedes shut sound. Something my grandfather taught me when I was five years old.

[andrewparke]

This guy has two of my dream cars- a 280SE and a Lancia Delta Integrale!