As can be expected of all of Mercedes' S-Class cars, this 280 SE from 1971 is a most comfortable mode of travel. Since you will probably feel no urge during your holiday to break speed records beyond 200 Ks on the highways, you will definitely find the leather and wood interior of the 280 SE more comfortable, spacious and stylish than a car of the new S-class type. Just the look of the dashboard and the bonnet with the star in front of you make driving a pure joy. For a change it is nice again to handle an automatic which has the selector lever attached to the steering column. It also increases the available room around the centre console considerably. In Cape Town , where temperatures rarely exceed 30 degrees, the 280 SE's upright windows together with the openable triangle-shaped side windows make air-conditioning unnecessary. Just relax on the large comfy leather seats, switch on the radio and float to your dream destination at the Cape in utmost style and comfort.
