Description
FOR SALE: 1/ 92 right-hand drive examples, UK-supplied with excellent provenance, 89k miles.
EQUIPMENT
UK-supplied right-hand drive, 4-Speed automatic transmission, Folding soft-top in black, Instruments in English, Becker Grand Prix radio, Becker Reims short wave adapter, Complete Becker original instruction booklets, Whitewall tyres Power steering, Pneumatic suspension, Leather upholstery, Front central armrest, Rear armrest, Four-wheel disc brakes, Dash clock, Oil pressure gauge, Self-cancelling indicators, Lockable glove compartment, Original rubber boot mat, Spare wheel, Jack.
EXTERIOR
This gorgeous W112 300 SE is one of just 92 cabriolets produced in right-hand drive. The car is finished in its original colour combo of Dark Green with contrasting Parchment leather upholstery. The paintwork is very presentable all round having been refreshed in the past, with few signs of age or wear to speak of. There are no unsightly scuffs or scrapes to the glossy finish, and all items of trim are present and correct. Some patination to the chrome is visible upon close inspection but generally a mirror shine is retained. All badges, headlamps and taillights look in particularly fine fettle, and the original black soft-top is present without any damage.
The Mercedes appears in excellent driver-quality condition overall, offering a tremendous base for further restorative work should the new keeper desire. Having seen little use under current ownership some re-commissioning will be required if it is to see regular use.
INTERIOR
The interior is lavishly upholstered in Parchment leather with glamorous walnut trim adorning the dash fascia, instrument cluster, and A pillars. The front seats are some of the most comfortable you will find in a car of this vintage, and despite showing signs of age there is no damage to report; the rear seats remain in excellent unworn condition, as do the door panels and armrests. Edged in leather the carpets are in fine order throughout.
Glancing across the dash you’ll find the steering wheel looking fresh, the supple leather trim free of any cracks, and the original Becker radio system still in place. A really nice touch is the accompanying Becker documentation, which includes warranty cards for both the Grand Prix and Reims units. At the rear of the car the rubber mat is in great original condition having never gone brittle, and the boot floor remains solid.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
As a 1964 300 SE this example boasts raised compression and a larger Bosch injection pump than pre ’64 cars, resulting in an increase in performance from 160hp to 170hp. Under the bonnet the original "matching number" 3-litre straight six appears in good order. The engine feels strong on test and with almost undetectable gear changes the car is an absolute pleasure to drive.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The Mercedes sits on 14-inch wheels with body-coloured chrome hubcaps. Each of the wheel trims present well with a bright polished finish to each rim. The wheels are wrapped in a matching set of whitewall tyres, as per original factory specification. Out on the road the disc brakes remain feeling sharp, and the smooth pneumatic suspension operates exactly as intended.
HISTORY FILE
This exceptionally rare UK-supplied 300 SE Cabriolet was first registered in May 1964. It was purchased by the second owner two years later but did not change hands again until 2005. It has now seen just five keepers in total, with a mere 89k miles driven.
The Mercedes is accompanied by an outstanding selection of original documentation, as detailed below. Amongst this you’ll find the original RF60 “buff logbook” registration document, invoices and correspondence from 1966 detailing the purchase made by the second owner, a selection of original 300 SE sales brochures, and the complete Becker document pack to accompany the factory-fitted radio system. The original stamped service book and owner’s manual are also present, along with a copy of the factory data card to verify the specification.
Contents of the History File as follows:
• RF60 registration book
• Service book
• Owner’s manual
• 300 SE Sales brochure
• 300 SE Supplementary brochure
• 300 SE Supplementary paint colours brochure
• 300 SE technical specification leaflets
• 1964 Mercedes-Benz price list
• Becker document wallet
• Becker Grand Prix/ Reims operating instructions
• Becker Grand Prix/ Reims warranty card
• Becker Grand Prix service and parts manual
• Copy of original Mercedes-Benz factory data card
• Invoices and correspondence dating back to 1966
• MOT certificates dating back to 1978
• DVLA vehicle ownership history
• V5C
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