Mercedes Benz 300 SE, model W 112, presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1962. A luxury car that rapresented the best of the German home of that period. Relevant personalities of politics and cinema of those years appreciated or bought this beautiful car. It's line and its charm need no comment... climbing on board the interior in pure German style,with walnut briar, bachelite on the steering wheel and leather interior. The 300 SE Convertible was produced from 1962 to 1967 in only 708 units. Such a small number, which today makes it sought after and is evidence of how at the time it was for the few; in the sixties,a car with such generous displacment,of an emblazoned brand like the Mercedes Benz, was a symbol of luxury combined whpith refinement and elegance, thanks to Paul Bracq, now become a famous painter.
So we can say that technology.
German reliability, unbridied luxury and aesthetics,born from the pencil of a painter, are all elements that today, after 57 years from its presentation,make it precious as an important work of art.
The most luxurious 300 SE version was born in 1962, as Mercedes top range, standard air suspension, automatic or manual gearbox, becker car radio, multi -layer hood, power steering and endless list of options, from sample color air conditioning. As evidence of the sublime construction quality of the W112, it is important to say that the Stuttgart - based company adopted strict passive safety design principles: the cockpit was formed by a solid cage reinforced with steel tubes, and the body was subjected to resistance tests spectacular. In fact, numerous versions of the 300 SE, even in other configurations,have been involved in institutional events and evenin rally competitions has been favored by the remarkable power of the 300 SE, single- shaft 6-cylinder engine on the head, capable of delivering 160 hp in the first series that allowed to reach a maximum speed of 190 km/h and subsequently, the second series saw a ulteriote addition of 10cv which allowed the important vehicle to reach the top of 200km/h, presentations of all respect considering the vehicle’s period and size.
The other versions were produced later, 250 SE, 280 SE 3.5 with 8 - cylinder engine, 200hp, speed 210 km/h, lower and wider frot grille, almost all the models had 4 headlights. After 1971 you will have to wait 21 years to finda 4 -seat Mercedes Benz Cabriolet on the list, with the W 124 series from the 1990s designed by Bruno Sacco.

MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE

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This is a first series, sold in the Unites States in October 1962.
 Today for sale at the G&T Auto Srl dealer in Villorba- Treviso (TV) - email: getauto@alice.it, telephone:+39 348 4442290
The peculiarity of this specimen is the customized color range, a rare gray - livery ( code 716 with cream - colored leather interiors ( code 209), beige- colored soft top (cod.725), in addition to the long series of optional extras, we add, regardless of expense,we mention only a few:
401 single seats -452 two- tone horn- 491 American version - fog lights - Springs with grater absorption capacity- exhaust gas treatment- Fuel tank increase USA- License plate lights- Combined rear lights with red lucia stop glass- 519 Radio Becker Grand Prix USA- 531 automatic antenna - 540 upholstery/ padding between the front seats etc....
This noble car entirely made in Germany is the first star on an OldCar24 stand, we are waiting for you to admire it at the Padua Auto Motor Fair in Hall 11 !!

MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE
MERCEDES BENZ 300 SE CABRIOLET, ONE OF THE LARGEST CARS IN THE HISTORY BERCEDES BENZ, NOBLE RELIABLE AND CONFORTABLE