Vehicle Description
-Black with Palomino leather interior, Black carpeting, Tan cloth
convertible top, Rare 4-speed manual, 2.2 liter Inline 6-cylinder,
Factory air conditioning, Retrosound radio, Extensively restored,
Super condition throughout, Previous collector ownership.
Mercedes-Benz debuted four new models at the Frankfurt Show in 1959
- the 220 SE among them. Longer than their predecessors, these
elegant newcomers featured a wider radiator shell, wrap-around
windscreen, wider rear window and vertically positioned twin
headlamps. The new 220 SE retained the fuel-injected,
single-overhead-camshaft engine of the previous 220 SE. Coupe and
Cabriolet models appeared in 1960 and 1961. More modern in style,
the luxurious 220 SE Coupe and Cabriolet were better appointed,
being equipped as standard with a rev counter, leather upholstery
and four-speed automatic transmission with floor-mounted gearchange
lever or even more rare 4-speed manual as seen here. By the time
production ceased in October 1965, fewer than 17,000 220 SE Coupe
and Cabriolet models had been manufactured, and today these stylish
and luxuriously equipped Grand Tourers are highly prized.
Purchased in 2012 by Dr. M. Jove, Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jove is a
well-known collector with an affinity for Mercedes Benz motorcars.
The 220 SE embarked on a total restoration. Completely stripped and
acid dipped to unearth any imperfections, the 220 SE thus received,
new factory floor panels, fenders and quarters supplied by Mercedes
Benz. Over the years, Dr. Jove who's passion for the restoration
process is unquestionable, has assembled a team of restoration
specialists to perform his restorations in-house. The restoration
left no stone unturned, only factory parts were used, the end
result being a superb structural, mechanical and cosmetically
restored 220 SE Cabriolet, currently on offer.
With limited mileage since restoration, this spectacular 280 SE
Cabriolet with rare 4-speed manual gearbox is sure to please, not
only the enthusiast weekend driver, but also, the seasoned
collector and concours entrant alike.