Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet (W112/3)

Vehicle Description

Mercedes Cabriolet, style icon from the 60s, for many the most luxurious way of open-top driving. Only 708 vehicles of this model series were built
– 3.0 L in-line six-cylinder petrol engine with 125 kW (170 hp) and 4-speed manual gearbox
– Air suspension with torsion bar stabilizer
– First registration 10/1964, total vehicle owner not known
– Imported from Florida, USA, in 2014, current odometer reading 1,618 km
– Condition of the vehicle from 05/2014 on photos
– Full restoration, also “Nut & Bolt” or “Frame Off” in the period 11/2015 to 03/2016
The entire body, as well as all units (engine, transmission, differential) in individual parts
disassembled and rebuilt. In addition to the original exterior color scheme, the leather interior
and the soft top color, the special equipment features of the vehicle at the time of manufacture
were also special equipment features at the time of manufacture. Radio Becker Mexico. The
complete restoration was documented by photos.
– Individual operating license and vehicle valuation in May 2016
– In 2023, renewed revision of the 6-stamp injection pump and the air suspension, invoice docu
documents available. Last comprehensive service in February 2025
– German registration papers, H registration, next HU in December 2026
This rare MB convertible is in very good overall condition.
Perfect for relaxed cruising, thanks to the combination of balanced air suspension and the unobtrusive performance of the 300 SE.

In the early 1960s, Mercedes-Benz found itself in a bit of a predicament: Its luxury sedan, the W189 “Adenauer” was beginning to look distinctly outdated. Its heir, the “Grand Mercedes” 600 (W100) was under development, but not quite ready. To bridge the gap, the existing W111 series was shouted a special trim level with an extra helping of chrome, leather and wood, as well as the large aluminum-block 3.0 litre 6-cylinder engine and start-of-the-art technology including air suspension and power steering. Known by its internal code W112, the 300 SE became the rarest and most prestigious of the “tailfin” family. 5,202 sedans were built until 1965, plus an additional 1,546 with long wheelbase. The two-door variants, available from 1962 until 1967, were even rarer: Only 2,419 coupés and 708 convertibles were manufactured – in the truest sense of the word, largely by hand – and sold to affluent customers, mostly in the US and other export markets.
Build quality was nothing short of excellent, further strengthening the reputation Mercedes-Benz had aquired as a luxury car maker around the world, and ensuring that right until today, half a century later, the popularity of these cars remains unbroken.

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