Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Convertible

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The Mercedes-Benz W111 Series was produced as a saloon from 1959 to 1968 and in coupe and cabriolet form from 1961 until 1971.

All versions were initially powered by a 2.2-litre six-cylinder engine with 95bhp in standard tune rising to 120bhp in fuel-injection form as found in the range-topping SEb convertible you see here. When mated to a manual gearbox, the car could top 107mph and reach 60mph in 14 seconds.

Designed by Paul Bracq, the car was beautifully proportioned and exquisitely detailed with superb build quality and a mighty price tag - twice that of an E-type Jaguar, restricting ownership to a privileged few.

This engineering masterpiece was purchased by the vendor as a new car on 1st December 1965 - 53 years ago no less. He can confirm that the indicated 88,000 miles is correct, a yearly average of less than 1,650 miles. The car has remained on the road pretty well throughout his ownership, and has wanted for nothing in the service and maintenance department.

It is highly original, having never been restored, although remains in sound and solid order having been garaged throughout its life. Bills on file show a full new exhaust system, brake overhaul including master cylinder and servo and king-pins within the last few thousand miles.

On the button and MOTd until June 2019 with no advisories, this rare and desirable Convertible comes with impeccable provenance. Proceeds from the sale are being used to support the philanthropist owner’s personal charity which supports Education, Healthcare, Heritage and Arts within an 80 mile radius of his Herefordshire home.

Bidders are advised that ownership on the V5C transferred to the vendor’s company in 1980, hence the logbook shows one previous keeper (the vendor).