Mercedes Benz W112 300 SE (1962)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W112 300 SE from 1962, painted in silver, with a black and gray checkered fabric interior.

Highlights

• Restored
• The car was built for historic rallies, modeled on the successful factory racing fins. It was presented at the "Techno Classica" classic car fair in Essen in 2010 and described in the magazine "Oldtimer Praxis" in 2013
• Engine last evolutionary stage (M189 VIII), built according to AMG Stage 1 (no performance test), slightly lower due to Seb engine mount
• Conversion to center manual gearbox, Getrag 5-speed gearbox
• Diaphragm spring clutch (LARO sports car)
• Engine underride guard
• Lokari inner mudguards front and rear
• 105-liter tank with underride guard (fuel gauge has remained unchanged)
• Bumpers like the factory vehicles (but made of stainless steel)
• Factory bucket seats (only offered as an option for Coupé and Convertible) with four Kipplan belts
• Color glazing
• Additional instrument console with ammeter, rev counter (sometimes hangs at low temperatures) and outside temperature display (capillary line was unfortunately cut off)
• Wiring for the connection of a tripmaster
• Rims 5.5*15 (homologated) with 185/15 tires
• Equipment among others: sunroof, power steering
• In possession of the seller since 2003

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1962
• First registration: 1962
• German vehicle
• Location: 41061 Mönchengladbach, Germany
• 3 vehicle owners
• TÜV valid until 11/2024
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered
• German registration
• Ready to drive

Model history

• The Mercedes-Benz W112 not only impressed with its elegant design and striking tail fin, but also with its powerful engines. The 3.0-liter engine of the 300 SE and 300 SEL delivered impressive performance, combined with technological innovations such as air suspension. This not only gave the vehicle style, but also outstanding driving dynamics. Mercedes drove these models successfully in rallies and circuit races all over the world. Eugen Böhringer became European Rally Champion in a racing fin in 1962.

Facts

Exterior and interior

• Silver paintwork
• Interior material made of black and gray checkered fabric
• Repainted

Engine and gearbox

• 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 170 hp
• Replacement engine
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in November 2022

Mileage

• 98,400 km. Mileage not traceable.

Documentation

• No checkbook available

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Underbody: Light rust film

Known defects

• The seller points out that he would have to look at the car in peace and quiet and also drive it regularly again in order to be able to answer the question about defects with certainty (the car has driven 327 km since the 2020 MOT appointment)
• The water pump was overhauled in 2019 and the Getrag gearbox and a new release bearing were installed in 2022 It is strongly recommended to have both checked after careful running-in, i.e. especially the adjustment of the clutch. The speedometer deviates after the conversion. If the buyer wishes to change this, he could, for example, fit an adjustment gearbox.
• The heating valves are not connected to the levers
• The end caps from the sill chrome strips are missing
• The hinges of the trunk lid close too easily after treatment with WD40
• No defect, but for information: The chrome strip of the passenger door is long from the 300SE
• According to the pictures, seals have slight porosity due to age
• Some micro scratches on the chrome strips
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

Experience the restored 1962 Mercedes-Benz W112 300 SE in silver with black and gray checkered cloth interior, AMG Stage 1 engine, center manual transmission and factory bucket seats. This impressive vehicle, owned by the vendor since 2003, impresses with its elegant tail fin look, German registration and current MOT until 11/2024, ready for stylish driving adventures.