Mercedes Benz 220SE W111 Cabriolet (1962)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 109 photos
• Video including engine running
• Original factory convertible, previously restored (new paint, engine overhaul, interior restored)
• A Classic Data appraisal from 2022 is available, overall condition 3+ with a replacement value of €118,700
• The last service was performed in December 2025; TÜV will be renewed prior to delivery

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1962
• Engine: 2.2-liter inline-six gasoline engine with 120 hp
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Red
• Interior: Beige leather
• New TÜV inspection upon delivery
• Features:
• Audio system / Radio
• Analog clock
• Cigarette lighter
• Leather interior in beige / cream
• 2-spoke steering wheel
• Power steering
• Fog lights
• Chrome accents
• Black fabric convertible top

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is red
• The Mercedes has been completely repainted in the past
• The paint and body are in good condition with a slight patina, but without defects
• The body, including the underbody, has been preserved and is rust-free
• According to Classic Data, all bodywork and equipment, as well as the glass and seals, are free of defects; only the rear bumper has a small dent
• The tire tread is in good condition
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Interior

• The car has a beige leather interior
• The interior is in very well-maintained, fully restored condition with only slight patina
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is not registered (was driven with a red 2007 license plate), is ready to drive immediately, and has been regularly serviced and maintained both mechanically and cosmetically
• The engine has already undergone an overhaul. The radiator and engine accessories are intact
• The 4-speed manual transmission, the driveshaft, and the rear-wheel drive are intact
• Front and rear axles, wheel suspensions, guides, shock absorbers, bearings, and the hydraulic power steering with linkage
• The brake system has been serviced and is in working order. The exhaust system is free of defects
• There are no known technical defects
• The last maintenance was performed in December 2025.

History

Ownership history

• First registered in Germany
• According to available information, the vehicle was primarily registered in Switzerland.
• The current owner purchased the vehicle in 2022 in Cologne from a dealer who used it for chauffeur-driven wedding rides

Service History

• December 2025: Major service at Swoboda
• Windshield replaced
• Oils changed and brakes partially replaced
• Approx. €5,000 spent on the last inspection, repairs, and windshield
• No service record available

Documents

• Classic-Data evaluation from 2022 with a grade of 3+ available (Images 98–101)
• Documents regarding the general inspections (Images 102–103)

Summary

For sale is a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet from the W111 series, featuring a red exterior and beige leather interior. The factory-built cabriolet was delivered in Germany and has a partially verifiable mileage of 46,097 kilometers. According to available information, the Mercedes was primarily registered in Switzerland before being purchased in Cologne by a dealer who used the vehicle for chauffeur-driven wedding rides. The Cabriolet is powered by a 2.2-liter inline-six gasoline engine with 120 hp. The vehicle has undergone regular mechanical and cosmetic maintenance and is in very good condition. The engine has been overhauled, the brake system has been serviced, and the vehicle’s mechanical systems are described in the appraisal as being in good working order overall. The body has been restored, the paintwork renewed, and the underbody preserved. The interior, including the seats, upholstery, headliner, trim, and floor coverings, has also been refurbished and is in good condition. A Classic Data appraisal from 2022 is available and indicates an overall condition of 3+ as well as a replacement value of €118,700. With a new TÜV inspection upon delivery, extensive equipment, the last service performed in December 2025, and classic W111 Cabriolet styling, this Mercedes-Benz 220 SE offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of high-quality Mercedes-Benz classics.