Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Fall event, 30
August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$60,000 - $80,000
Single ownership from new with extensive documentationCollected new
by owner at Mercedes factory in Germany when newHighly original,
never fully restoredIconic W111 Mercedes-Benz CabrioletOne of the
last examples produced in the final year of production
The Mercedes-Benz range of vehicles produced between 1959 and 1971
were given the chassis code W111. Longer than its predecessors, the
W111 cars featured a wider radiator shell, wrap-around windscreen,
wider rear window (on sedans) and vertically positioned twin
headlamps. Coupe and Convertible models appeared in 1961, minus the
already dated-looking tail fins of the saloon. More modern in
style, the revised Coupe and Convertible were better appointed too,
being equipped as standard with a rev-counter, leather upholstery
and four-speed automatic transmission. Front disc brakes were
fitted from the start of production. With coachwork hand-built at
Sindelfingen and a triple layer soft-top, the 220SE Cabriolet was
produced in very limited numbers and just 2,729 were built by the
time production ceased in 1965.
This example is coming from single ownership from new. The owner
ordered the car new and then traveled to the factory to collect his
new car right off the production line. After driving the car around
Europe for some time the car was then sent to the owners residence
in the United States, where it has remained since. With extensive
documentation including the original order sheet, shipping
documents and correspondence this 220SE Cabriolet has always been a
cherished possession. Never fully restored but always fastidiously
maintained and looked after the car has unrepeatable history and
provenance.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.