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Special 1960 Mercedes Benz 220SE Cabriolet
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VIN: 12803010003229 Mileage: 87,700 showing
Just 1,112 Cabriolets with fuel injection were produced. The pinnacle of the W128 range is the fuel-injected 220SE Cabriolet, introduced in 1959 and built over just a short time frame through October 1960. This W128 is an older frame-off restoration and is in magnificent condition showing few signs of use since.
The car's 2.2-liter in-line 6 cylinder engine produces 115 horsepower, and is driven by a column-mounted 4-speed manual transmission. In its original interior/exterior of DB 516 Mittelrot (medium red) with 953 black leather interior and black German canvas convertible top. The dash, door caps and other parts of the interior are gorgeous, hand crafted woodwork. Seats and interior trim were crafted in superior Roser surface-dyed leather hides, with Wilton wool carpets and chrome details. Becker Grand Prix AM/FM radio in the dash. A copy of the original data card is included.
This lot subject to reserve. For this lot, payment accepted only by wire transfer. 15% Buyer's Premium for LLA live-online and absentee bidding. 20% buyer's premium for live internet bidding through a third party host. For winning bidders in NC, license plate and titling of vehicle will be obtained by Leland Little Auctions NCFL# 7452, provided all applicable fees and taxes are paid.
Private Collection of a Gentleman, Durham, North Carolina
The quality of the paint is excellent, as is the extensive chrome plating. Fit and finish is excellent, and the panel fit is precise and consistent; runs and drives as it should.
No apparent concerns.
