Mercedes Benz W112 300 SE Cabriolet (1963)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 296 images
  • Video including engine running
• Extremely rare original W112 Cabriolet—only 708 were ever produced!
• Restored vehicle
• DEKRA appraisal report from 2022 available, grade 2-, replacement value: 195,000 euros

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1963
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 3.0-liter inline-six with 118 kW / 160 PS
• Transmission: 4-speed automatic transmission
• Exterior color: Solid black, color code 040
• Interior: Beige-gray leather
• TÜV valid through June 2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Air suspension
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Power steering
  • 4-disc brake system
  • Black fabric convertible top
  • Air conditioning
  • Becker Grand Prix radio
  • Tachometer
  • Bosch auxiliary headlights
  • Wide-beam headlights
  • Right-side exterior mirror
  • Steel rims with wheel covers and chrome rings
  • Whitewall tires
  • Stainless steel exhaust system

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is solid black
• According to the owner, the body is in good condition with slight age-related signs of wear
• The vehicle has been completely repainted in the original solid black color, and the body has been sealed
• The gap tolerances and fit have been optimized
• According to the inspection report, the black fabric convertible top—including the headliner and plastic window—was replaced some time ago; it fits perfectly and seals well
• There are no known defects on the body

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in beige-gray leather
• The interior is in very good condition with only slight signs of age
• The large round gauges are in good condition and fully functional
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and road-ready
• The inline 6-cylinder engine runs flawlessly
• The engine components and the two-piston fuel injection pump have been overhauled and are in working order
• The 4-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly without delay
• The transmission is slightly oily, as is typical for this model
• According to the inspection report, the air suspension is fully functional
• There are no known technical defects
• Last service: 2024

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: USA
• Has been with current owner for 10 years
• Number of owners: unknown

Service History

• Restored several years ago
• Body repainted and sealed
• As part of the restoration, the soft top was replaced, the interior was partially replaced, and the mechanical systems were overhauled, among other things
• Last service: 2024

Documents

• DEKRA classic car appraisal report dated August 31, 2022, available (Images 280–289)
• Service record book not available

Summary

For sale is a 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet from the W112 series in solid black with a beige-gray leather interior and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The current mileage is 97,484 miles; the 2022 DEKRA inspection report documents a recorded mileage of 97,288 miles. The vehicle is registered, has H-registration, and is TÜV-certified through June 2028. Of particular note is the very rare W112.023 Cabriolet variant, of which only 708 vehicles were built. Features include air suspension, a limited-slip differential, power steering, air conditioning, a Becker Grand Prix radio, Bosch auxiliary headlights, whitewall tires, a stainless steel exhaust system, and a black fabric convertible top. The 2022 DEKRA appraisal rates the Mercedes a grade of 2- and lists a replacement value of 195,000 euros. The car is presented as a high-quality, restored, and well-maintained classic with a very good interior, good bodywork, fully functional mechanics, and known minor imperfections such as a small dent on the right chrome trim and a slight oil leak. 296 photos and a video—including footage of the engine running—document this rare 300 SE Cabriolet in detail.