1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Cabriolet

Description

“It’s easy to understand why so many Cadillac owners are switching to this car,” wrote Car Life magazine in 1961. “The way the car is put together; the fit of the doors, the quality of every detail is such that you can’t but be impressed.” For 1963, the 220 Series was available as a four-door sedan, two-door coupe, or the convertible Cabriolet with prices ranging from $4350 to $9560. All exuded that classic elegance that helped bring Mercedes-Benz to a wider American audience, and were well appointed with a tachometer, leather upholstery, and a four-speed automatic transmission.

This Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Cabriolet has been reimagined with a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six with Bosch mechanical fuel injection replacing the original 2.2-liter unit, mated to the four-speed automatic with the addition of front disc brakes. The Cabriolet is finished in White with a light red soft top and a brown top boot. The interior features saddle leather upholstery, polished walnut trim, Kühlmeister air conditioning, a VDO analog clock, a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel, and a Becker Mexico radio. European-market Bosch headlights, 14-inch steel wheels with polished covers and body color inserts, and bright wheel arch trim complete the unforgettable impression.

Highlights

• Classic top-down Mercedes-Benz elegance

• Fuel-Injected 2.8-liter M130 inline-six

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in White (DB 050) over saddle leather upholstery

• European-market Bosch headlights

• The chassis number (111.023.12.040675) decodes as:

  • 111 – Type code W111

  • 023 ­– 220 SEb

  • 1 – Left-hand drive, made in Germany

  • 2 – Automatic transmission

  • 040675 – Serial number

• This Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Cabriolet is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 4,149 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Recent maintenance includes:

• Recharged air conditioning refrigerant

• Changed the fluids

• Replaced spark plugs

• Light red soft top

• 14-inch steel wheels with polished covers and body color inserts

• Front disc brakes

• Wood interior trim

• Kühlmeister air conditioning

• Analog clock

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel

• Becker Mexico radio

• Brown top boot

Known Imperfections

• Front Mercedes hood emblem broken

• Paint chip on front passenger fender

• Cracks in paint

• Paint chips on door edges

• Surface rust on bumpers and front grill

• Paint chip on one hub cap

Included

• Manufacturer's literature

• Service receipts

Ownership History

This 1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Cabriolet was purchased in August of 2023 from LaJolla, California. It was shipped to Sarasota, Florida and thoroughly enjoyed before becoming part of an estate sale.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Rebecca Wolanin Phone: 813.389.2162 email: rwolanin@hagerty.com

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