Highlights

• One of just 78 right-hand drive 300 SE Cabriolets ever made from a total of 708
• Bought new by factory Christopher Plummer
• Rebuilt 300 SL “Gullwing”-derived M189 straight-six 
• Offered as a mostly completed restoration project
• Matching Numbers (Data Card and Chassis plates in photo gallery)
• Parts list from Niemöller required to complete project (photo gallery)

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Only 708 W112 300 SE Cabriolets were made, of which just 78 were offered in right-hand drive
• Bought new by actor Christopher Plummer, who later sold the car to the Earl of Bradford
• Subject to extensive restoration during recent years which is nearing completion
• The vendor estimates £10-15k in expenditure (parts & labour) remain in order to complete the project
• Qualifies for MOT and road tax exemption in the UK
• UK Road registered with registration mark KUL 518D
• The service history is limited to a copy of the original green tax book, along with the majority of invoices relating to the restoration
• The true mileage is believed to be 102,952 miles

The Condition

• The bodywork has been restored and repainted to a high standard
• The vendor points out a few small chips on the inside leading edge of the bonnet from where it was just set into place after painting instead of being bolted to the hinges - this is easily rectified
• Overpaintable stone chip protection applied to the underside beneath the green paint
• The front and rear wings have been replaced with now original Mercedes parts -  which we're informed are no longer available
• The original tan folding roof is in very good condition and the vendor demonstrates that it operates correctly
• Original headlining
• Requires two new door handles, new boot lock and rear tail lamps
• Retains much of its original interior which continues to present very well
• The dash top leather which had to be replaced due to sun damage 
• New carpets
• The seats, door cards and other upholstered items are all original and still have the original Mercedes-Benz date stamps on 
• The seats have been recoloured to restore  the original shade
• No signs of corrosion, damage or heavy wear
• Some reassembly is still required inside and out, although we understand the car to be mostly complete
• Complete with its wooden trim pieces
• The chromework looks to be in fantastic order, having been replated

The Mechanics 

• Fuel-injected 2,996 cc M189 straight-six from the 300 SL
• Four-speed automatic gearbox
• Power steering
• Pneumatic self-levelling suspension
• Capable of reaching speeds up to 120 mph in period
• Full engine and suspension rebuild carried out
• new pistons, rings, bearings, oil seals, valve guides and seats
• The braking system is all new, the brake pipes are all new Kunifer nickel items
• The air suspension had all the bellows replaced, valves serviced and all the pipes have also been replaced with Kunifer nickel 
• The transmission has been checked and serviced
• Not currently in running and driving order
• Propshaft currently disconnected
• The vendor notes that the new owner will need to source a new water pump and a few other mechanical components such as a new exhaust system
• Presents superbly under the bonnet
• Parts list from Niemöller required to complete project (photo gallery)

BEFORE YOU BUY