1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 250SE CABRIOLET
The 2nd Generation of Elegant Cruising
History
The Mercedes-Benz W111 was a chassis code given to a range of Mercedes-Benz vehicles produced between 1959 and 1971, including four-door saloons (1959-1968) and two-door coupés and cabriolets (1961 to 1971). Their bodywork featured distinctive tailfins that gave the models their Heckflosse nickname — German for "fintail
Production began in late 1960, with the coupé making its debut at the 75th anniversary of the opening of Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart in February of the next year. The convertible followed at the Frankfurt Auto Show a few months later. Almost identical to the coupé, its soft-top roof folded into a recess behind the rear seat and was covered by a tightly fitting leather "boot" in the same color as the seats. Unlike the previous generation of two-door ponton series, the 220SE designation was used for both the coupé and convertible; both received the same version of the 2195 cc M127 engine. Prices in 1962 were 32,500 for the coupé and 36,000 Dutch Guilders for the cabriolet. Options included a sliding sunroof for the coupé, automatic transmission, power steering, and individual rear seats.
The Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet features one of the most lavish interior treatments ever produced in a Mercedes-Benz. These were some of the most exquisite hand-assembled automobiles ever produced by Mercedes Benz and the attention given to their construction shines through, giving one a new appreciation for its truly amazing timeless quality. The E stands for Einspritzung, which is German for injection, and means that this car received one of the most technologically advanced engines of its time. Power flows from the aluminum headed, over-head cam, 6-cylinder smoothly and effortlessly. Cruising this car at highway speeds results in a motoring experience as quiet and refined as many contemporary cars
