Number of cylinders: 6
Service history: Present

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse 220 SE W111 Cabriolet, 1963. 100,483 km, service books from new.

Within the rich history of Mercedes-Benz, there are only a handful of models universally regarded as true masterpieces. The Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet of the W111 series belongs, without the slightest doubt, to this exceptionally select group. With its understated elegance, sublime proportions and unrivalled build quality, this cabriolet represents an era in which Mercedes-Benz pursued uncompromising perfection.

With the roof lowered, one of the most graceful silhouettes ever to leave the factory halls of Sindelfingen unfolds before you. Every line flows harmoniously into the next; every chrome trim, every detail bears witness to a time when motorcars were crafted by hand by artisans who placed quality above all else.

The example offered here is a European-delivered Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet, first registered in February 1963. Finished in the particularly elegant Tunis Beige Metallic, combined with a warm brown leather interior, this car presents an exceptionally tasteful colour combination that perfectly underlines the refined character of the W111. Its high degree of originality also makes this Mercedes-Benz especially appealing to the serious collector.

When Mercedes-Benz introduced the W111 series in the early sixties, the marque stood at the very peak of its technical prowess. Across the globe, the Stuttgart manufacturer was synonymous with innovation, durability and luxury, a reputation carefully built since the invention of the motorcar by Karl Benz.

The story continues on our website, where the full file is kept as well. 77 photographs. Paint thickness measured panel by panel.

Every car here follows the same route: first pre-market, then the showroom, and finally the live auction on our own site. What changes is the way you buy, not the location — once a car has arrived, it stays with us in Katwijk. This one is in the showroom and you are welcome to come and see it, no appointment needed. You buy it here at a fixed price: no bidding, no waiting. Our showroom in Katwijk, 30 km from Amsterdam Schiphol, is open Mon–Fri 9–18 and Sat 10–17. Call ahead and it will be standing ready, with someone free for you.

Within the EU no customs duty arises on this purchase. Registration tax and registration costs in your own country are not included. We supply the export documents and assist with the registration. The price shown is the full price for collection in Katwijk. We arrange insured door-to-door transport worldwide, cost quoted per destination beforehand.

Prefer a different colour or specification than this example? Tell us what you are looking for — another Mercedes-Benz we can often find through our network of marque specialists and collectors, outside the listings. Have one of your own: we buy exceptional cars outright, classic or modern.

Our showroom measures 6,000 m², with over 150 cars under one roof. You are just as welcome if you are not buying — walk around, take your time and enjoy the cars; sharing the enthusiasm is half of it.