Mercedes Benz 220SE (1962)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 109 photos
• Video including engine running
• 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
• Mileage of 46,097 kilometers, partially verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1962
• Engine: 2.2-liter inline-six-cylinder 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

• The car is painted red.
• The vehicle's paintwork has been renewed.
• The paint and body are in good condition.
• The body, including doors and panels, has been reconditioned.
• The body, including the underbody, has been treated.
• According to the expert report, all attachments and equipment, as well as the glazing and seals, are free of defects; only the rear bumper shows a dent.
• The windshield has been replaced.

Interior

• The car has a beige leather interior.
• The interior is in good condition.
• The vehicle interior, including seats, upholstery, headliner, trim, and floor coverings, has been reconditioned and is intact.
• According to the expert report, the leather trim on the dashboard was installed unevenly.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
• The vehicle has been regularly serviced and maintained, both mechanically and cosmetically.
• The engine has been overhauled. The radiator and engine accessories are in good condition.
• The 4-speed manual transmission, the driveshaft, and the rear-wheel drive are intact.
• The front and rear axles, wheel suspensions, guides, shock absorbers, bearings, and the hydraulic power steering with linkage are in good working order.
• The brake system has been serviced and is in working order. The exhaust system is free of defects.
• The last maintenance was performed in December 2025.

History

Ownership History

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

Service History

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

Documents

• Classic-Data valuation report from 2022 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 vehicle 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 convertible is powered by a 2.2-liter inline six-cylinder gasoline engine with 120 hp. According to the expert report, the vehicle has been regularly maintained both mechanically and cosmetically and is in a roadworthy and safe condition. The engine has been overhauled, the brake system has been serviced, and the vehicle’s mechanical systems are described in the report as being in good working order overall.

The bodywork has been reconditioned, the paintwork renewed, and the underbody preserved. The interior, including seats, upholstery, headliner, trim, and floor coverings, has also been reconditioned and is intact. As a special feature, the appraisal report notes a dent on the rear bumper and a wavy installation of the leather trim on the dashboard.

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 fresh 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.