1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 (SE, blue, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 280
Variant: SE
Year: 1972
Decade: 1970s
Colour: Blue
Types: Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE in blue from the 1970s.

The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE in blue is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

Rural seventies scenes require care with road surfaces and roadside details, since fewer buildings do not necessarily mean fewer modern elements in the chosen view. Workplace parking offers a useful seventies setting for small exchanges, with the entire visible row considered so that a distant modern shape does not distract. Domestic props give a seventies car a reason to be outside a house, whether the action is a return with shopping or the start of a journey.

Possible roles in a production

For a scene involving loaded belongings, the exact items should be rehearsed with the vehicle rather than assumed to fit from a photograph. An older car waiting by a station can make a pickup legible through luggage and greetings, keeping the scene focused on the meeting itself. Close views can reveal small details such as badges and plate styling, so the art department should know which parts will be held in frame.

About this listing

For this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE, the recorded colour is blue and the catalogue category is Classic. We list 15 Mercedes-Benz 280s in total. 1965 and 1997 mark the ends of this model's listed year range. Elsewhere in the model selection, the recorded colours include red, grey and burgundy, black and grey. To look outside this model, start with 379 cars from the 1970s or compare the 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 in blue for filming?

Send your filming dates, location and intended action for the Mercedes-Benz 280; we check availability before sending options, so this listing is not a confirmed booking.

Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this Mercedes-Benz 280 isn't available?

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Can it be driven on camera?

The owner needs to agree to the intended driving shot for the Mercedes-Benz 280, with insurance checked and the driver and transport arrangements confirmed against your brief.

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