This 300 SE is one of the original factory cabriolets and not a later conversion. During the 6 years in production from 1962 to 1967 only a total of 708 cars were built. We deliberately use the word built and not produced. The 300 SE was Mercedes flagship in the first half of the 1960'es and they were hand built cars.
All though similar in looks to the less expensive W111 with model names 220 and later 250 and 280, the 300 SE was in fact a different car. Hence its own W112 code. Mercedes used an old but strong X-frame as platform and the engine was the M189 big block in-line 6 cylinder fully alloy engine from the big Adenauer 300 of the 1950'es.
Mercedes had just spent 5 years developing a 4-speed automatic transmission and this of course went into the 300 SE. It also had power assisted steering and a new air suspension as standard equipment. With a price tag 3 times the not cheap W111 220 model, this prestigious car was only for the elite audience.
This 300 SE was owned by one family from new to 2008! It is a true California car and the dentist family had a collection of 14 expensive Mercedes on their estate in the hills outside Los Angeles at the time it was sold and picked up by its one Danish owner in 2008. It is a very original car and today it still has less than 56.000 miles on the clock. No paint or fabric hood will survive for this long under the Californian sun and in 1999 it received a professional repaint in its original color. Also a new hood is fitted.
The car has just been completely serviced and checked. Inspections leaves no doubt that its two owners had the commitment and funds to keep this valuable and rare car in pristine condition for future generations to enjoy. Every detail is in fully working order and excellent condition. It is a pure pleasure to sit in behind the ivory steering wheel and enjoy the Zebrano veneer, the original Becker Europa radio and rich leather upholstery.
This gorgeous 300 SE is a car for the serious Mercedes collector and enthusiast. We welcome any inspection in our showroom near Copenhagen, Denmark and can arrange worldwide shipping. European VAT and customs has been paid and is included in the price (not deductible at export to non-EU contries).
2 owner California car!
All though similar in looks to the less expensive W111 with model names 220 and later 250 and 280, the 300 SE was in fact a different car. Hence its own W112 code. Mercedes used an old but strong X-frame as platform and the engine was the M189 big block in-line 6 cylinder fully alloy engine from the big Adenauer 300 of the 1950'es.
Mercedes had just spent 5 years developing a 4-speed automatic transmission and this of course went into the 300 SE. It also had power assisted steering and a new air suspension as standard equipment. With a price tag 3 times the not cheap W111 220 model, this prestigious car was only for the elite audience.
This 300 SE was owned by one family from new to 2008! It is a true California car and the dentist family had a collection of 14 expensive Mercedes on their estate in the hills outside Los Angeles at the time it was sold and picked up by its one Danish owner in 2008. It is a very original car and today it still has less than 56.000 miles on the clock. No paint or fabric hood will survive for this long under the Californian sun and in 1999 it received a professional repaint in its original color. Also a new hood is fitted.
The car has just been completely serviced and checked. Inspections leaves no doubt that its two owners had the commitment and funds to keep this valuable and rare car in pristine condition for future generations to enjoy. Every detail is in fully working order and excellent condition. It is a pure pleasure to sit in behind the ivory steering wheel and enjoy the Zebrano veneer, the original Becker Europa radio and rich leather upholstery.
This gorgeous 300 SE is a car for the serious Mercedes collector and enthusiast. We welcome any inspection in our showroom near Copenhagen, Denmark and can arrange worldwide shipping. European VAT and customs has been paid and is included in the price (not deductible at export to non-EU contries).
2 owner California car!