Mercedes Benz 220 SE W111 Cabriolet (1963)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 170 photos
• Video including ride-along
• DEKRA inspection report from April 2026 available, grade 2-
• Passed the general inspection on March 9, 2026, with no defects; valid through March 2028
• The Mercedes has been in its current owner’s possession for 31 years, has been continuously registered, and has always been properly maintained and driven regularly. It is being sold solely due to the owner’s age
• Vehicle history documented with the 1994 purchase contract and comprehensive restoration records dating back to 1992

Facts & Specifications

• Year built: 1963
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 2.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 120 PS (88 kW) (identical replacement engine from a sedan)
• Transmission: Four-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Black
• Interior: Red leather
• TÜV valid until 03/2028
• Features:
• Power steering (rebuilt)
• Black soft top with black leather cover
• Walnut dashboard
• 5.5J x 14 steel rims with wheel covers
• Vredestein Sprint Classic tires 185/80 R14 (2–3 years old, approx. 95% tread depth)

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the 220 SE Cabriolet is black
• Paint finish is deep gloss and clean; body is in good condition
• There is a scratch on the rear right wheel well (approx. 20 cm long)
• No known rust
• Black soft top and black leather cover included

Interior

• The Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet is equipped with red leather
• The interior is well-maintained with firm upholstery; the walnut dashboard is intact
• The steering wheel shows typical hairline cracks
• No known damage or defects in the interior

Mechanics

• Ready to drive immediately and registered
• Engine starts easily and runs flawlessly; slight engine sweating typical of this model
• Gearshift is direct and free of play; transmission is in perfect working order
• Power steering (pump and rack) recently overhauled (11/2025–02/2026)
• Radiator completely replaced; exhaust system partially replaced
• Clutch slave cylinder replaced (02/2026)
• Parking brake system overhauled and adjusted (02/2026)
• Chassis in decent condition; engine compartment clean and well-maintained
• No known technical defects
• Approx. 45,000 km driven since the major restoration

History

Ownership History

• 1995 to present: current owner, Wiesbaden
• 1992/1993 to 1995: Restorer and dealer in Hamburg (A-Z Auto / Autohandel Brockmann)
• Prior to that: Previous owner unknown; the vehicle was purchased at that time as a project car in very good condition

Service History

• 1992 to 1995 – Extensive major restoration in Hamburg: new sheet metal parts, chrome parts, glass parts, leather convertible top, and upholstery work
• July 3, 1995, at approx. 97,000 km – Engine and chassis alignment, power steering bled; Mercedes-Benz AG Mainz branch
• October 26, 2009 at 95,128 km – DEKRA general inspection with no defects
• August 14, 2014 at 96,482 km – TÜV Hessen general inspection (in-depth inspection) with no defects
• May 6, 2019 at 97,162 km – Passed general inspection, engine oil change, fuel and oil filters replaced, four new Vredestein tires installed (1,048.21 EUR)
• August 18, 2021 at 97,646 km – GTÜ general inspection with no defects
• July 6, 2023 at 98,251 km – GTÜ general inspection with no defects
• Nov. 2025 to Feb. 2026 – Power steering system replaced (pump and gearbox), transmission overhauled, radiator completely replaced, clutch slave cylinder replaced, parking brake system overhauled and adjusted, starter battery replaced (approx. 4,200 EUR)
• March 9, 2026 at 98,655 km – Passed GTÜ general inspection with no defects

Documents

• German vehicle documents (VIN: 111 023 10 043396, Vehicle Registration Certificate No. TL 860 586)
• Purchase agreement dated May 14, 1994 (80,000 DM)
• Invoices for the major restoration, 1992–1995 (Hamburg and Mainz)
• DEKRA appraisal report dated August 1, 2025 (grade 2−)
• DEKRA update report dated April 14, 2026
• TÜH expert opinion pursuant to § 21c StVZO dated September 17, 1997 (classified as a classic car)
• GTÜ inspection certificates from 2009, 2014, 2021, 2023, and 2026
• Invoices from Mercedes-Benz Authorized Service Center Walter Gehrike, Hamburg (1992–1994)
• Invoices from Neu Kfz Technik / MRS UG, Wiesbaden (2019, 2026)

Summary

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE W111 Cabriolet, originally delivered in Germany on April 22, 1963, in the characteristic color combination of black with a red leather interior. The factory-built convertible underwent a comprehensive major restoration in Hamburg from 1992 to 1995, during which body panels, the soft top, leather, and chassis components were replaced. The current owner has meticulously maintained the vehicle since 1995; a complete record of annual inspections with no defects (2009–2026) as well as documented maintenance work attest to its well-maintained condition. With a total mileage of 98,753 km, approximately 45,000 km have been driven since the restoration. A DEKRA appraisal report certifies a grade of 2−; the TÜV inspection is valid through March 2028. This rare convertible, one of only 2,729 ever produced, is ready to drive immediately.