Mercedes-Benz 220 SEB/C, W111 Daimler-Benz AG, model year 1963 First registered in 1963 First delivered in Germany German documents Vehicle identification number: 11102310047033 6-cylinder engine, 2.180l, 88 kw Engine identification number: n. s. Gearbox: manual transmission Mileage displayed: 59,619 kilometers Body color: black Interior: brown leather Number of previous owners: 2 Maintenance notification: Comprehensive documentation of its history and copies of US papers included Special features: Original ex-factory convertible with matching numbers, first delivered in Germany Condition report linked in detailed description Special conditions: 15 % buyer's premium plus VAT Collection and storage conditions: see detailed description  The car offered here is an original ex-factory convertible 220 SEB W111 from 1963 with matching numbers, it was first delivered in Germany. This car was shipped to the USA in 1972 and remained in the hands of one owner. In 2007 and 2008 the car was comprehensively overhauled in the USA. The body was revised and had a new paintwork. In 2009 the Mercedes came back to Germany, since then it has been in possession of one owner. In 2014 and 2015 the engine and the gearbox were revised, camshaft, motor control unit and fuel injection system, as well as the chrome parts were improved. The technology was also revised and the convertible rooftop got a new covering, on top of it all the car had a conservation. It has German documents, a valid general inspection, an H-certification for historic vehicles, it can be registered any time. The perfect vehicle without pending restorations, it guarantees a lot of joy in the future. After the Mercedes 300 d, the coupé and the cabriolet from the type series W 111 were the first independent designs by the French designer Paul Bracq. In order to realize the timelessly elegant design, he omitted the sedan's so-called marker edges and created a smooth rear end with small rear lights instead. While the sedans had an odometer that called reminiscence of a clinical thermometer, coupé and cabriolet featured two large round instruments under a root wood paneling and a floor shift mechanism. Next to the 220 SE, introduced in 1961, the 300 SE with air suspension and 160 hp was also available, in 1965 the 250 SE followed, as of 1968 the 280 SE and as of 1971 the 3.5 liter eight-cylinder. The vehicle has to be paid within 7 days after the auction and collected within 7 business days after receipt of payment. The collection may be made via collection by the costumer or via collection by a transport company. A timely collection can also made via a commissioning of Auctionata to a fee-based transport (flat shipping rate). If the time period lapses without a result, the buyer has to pay storage costs in the amount of 25, - € per day. General notification: According to A. 1.2 in our general terms and conditions cars auctioned by Auctionata are goods on consignment which Auctionata has been provided with by consignors. Auctionata does not assume liability for hidden defects that have not been ascertained in the course of assessment. This liability exclusion is not effective in case of gross negligence and intention on the part of Auctionata. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Starting Price : 45000