1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Convertible

For sale by auction on Saturday 29 November 2014 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170 or 07733290120
When Mercedes-Benz replaced the popular 220 series in 1966. the
first S-Class range was born. Much of the mechanical specification
remained as before but a new. sleeker body shell with lower roof
and waistlines and a larger glass area was much more modern in
design than the dated. finned wing appearance of its predecessor;
supplementing the saloons there were. as always. both coupé and
cabriolet derivatives. All of these W108 models. however. shared
similar all independent suspension via wishbones/coil springs at
the front together with a coil sprung swing axle at the rear; all
round disc brakes and power assisted steering were also standard
equipment. Power was provided by a choice of three. six-cylinder
engines; for the 250S. the 2. 96cc motor produced 130bhp via twin
carburettors with the 250SE benefiting from Bosch fuel injection
and an increase in output to 150bhp. while in the 300SE capacity
was raised to 2. 96cc and power to 200bhp.

Transmission was invariably an automatic four-speed unit. As
with all Mercedes-Benz models. build quality was to a very high
standard and the W108 ranged proved immensely popular. Unveiled in
April 1961. the flagship 'Fintail' - the 300SE - was given its own
type designation of W111. a Bosch fuel-injected 2996cc
straight-six engine. the luxurious newcomer was equipped with air
suspension. four-speed automatic transmission. power steering. br/>four-wheel disc brakes. leather upholstery and burr walnut veneers
as standard. Initially available as a four-door Saloon only. br/>Mercedes-Benz's range topper could be had as a two-door coupé or
convertible from March 1962 onwards. A decidedly handsome design. br/>the 300SE Cabriolet enjoyed effortless performance. the soft-top
accounted for just 708 sales between March 1962 and December 1967
(though. a mere 92 of those were to righthand drive
specification).

This is a genuine righthand drive example with a fully lined
mohair hood having been fitted recently. It was the subject
of a restoration some eight years ago including repainting the car
in silver and re-trimming the interior with high quality maroon
leather. Mechanically the car was also checked through and the
brakes and suspension were completely rebuilt using genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. All bills are contained within the substantial
history file. Supplied with a V5 registration document and an MoT
test certificate valid until 25th September 2015. this convertible
300SE is currently owned by a fastidious enthusiast and is only
being sold due to lack of suitable storage space. A superb driving
car and with just over 60. 00 miles recorded. this very desirable. br/>beautifully presented and rare Mercedes-Benz is elegance
personified. 

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