1964 MERCEDES BENZ 220 SE Convertible
Chassis 11102310055326
French registration
50 000 / 70 000€

The Mercedes W111 series continues the tradition of the Mercedes Benz 4-seater cabriolet. Launched in 1962 with the 220 SE Cabriolet, the rise of this series continued until 1972 with the 280 SE Cabriolet 3.5. A true synonym for luxury and elegance, the W111 Cabriolet is a must-have in any collection.
Designed by Paul Bracq, who at the time was producing his first design for Mercedes Benz, the coupé and its cabriolet derivative were distinguished from the saloon by the absence of wings, creating a very distinctive elegance.
The 220 SE Cabriolet was launched in September 1961 with a fuel-injected 2.2 6-cylinder engine developing 120 hp DIN. At the time, priced at 47,000 francs, it was on a par with an AC Cobra. Very elitist, it was never sold.
The car on offer is a 1964 220 SE Cabriolet, fitted with the desirable and rare 4-speed manual gearbox. Presented in a beautiful metallic Grey colour, this cabriolet is in good overall condition. The current owner acquired it in 2008 through one of our auctions.
Since then, the brakes, upholstery and soft top have all been redone. The car has never been restored, but has been well maintained over the years, and the road test was very conclusive.
The Mercedes 220 SE is the ideal convertible for the summer season, which is finally approaching.