1965 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

SE-C Coupe

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

11202112008731

Gasoline

1965 Mercedes Benz 300SE Coupe. Sunroof. A/C. Automatic. Runs and Drives (video below). Very Solid car needing mild restoration. See pics of undercarriage...very solid orignial floors! One of 2,419 built! CLEAN TITLE and READY FOR EXPORT! Call Mike with any questions 386.334.0709. About the 300SE Coupe:The Mercedes-Benz W112 (also known as the 300SE) was a flagship model in Mercedes-Benz's line-up during the early 1960s. The car, produced in four modifications: coupé, cabriolet and sedans, was identical to the standard Mercedes-Benz W111 Fintail car, but was fitted with the M189 big-block six-cylinder engine, as well as more luxurious features such as air suspension, power steering, automatic transmission, more expensive interior wooden veneer and leather trim etc. To fully understand the significance of the W112, one has to remember, that prior previous generation of vehicles consisted of entry-level 4-cylinder 180/190 series, mid-range 220 series of sedan, coupe and cabriolet, a sports 190SL coupe and roadster, all built on a unified Ponton unibody chassis. Topping them was the exquisite 300 series of sedan, coupe, cabrio and roadster, hand-built on the archaic X-frame and based on pre-war models, but compensating this with luxurious features and priced such, that made these vehicles available only to elite of royal pedigree. In addition there was the 300SL coupe/roadster, built on a unique tubular platform. In the late 1950s, Daimler began to initiate a new policy economy of scale, and decided to unify its luxury and standard range in its new family of vehicles, and already in 1957 stopped assembly of all 2-door 300S W187s. In 1958, came the fuel-injected W128 220SE in sedan, coupe and cabriolet versions, and from 1959 the Mercedes-Benz showcased its new generation fintail models. First came the 220/220S/200SE W111 sedans, these were joined in 1961 by the 220SE W111 coupe and cabriolet and the four cylinder W110 190 and 190D. However a replacement for the big W189 Type 300 Adenauer limousine, was still being drawn-up. So, Mercedes-Benz decided to break its previous taboo and placed the big six-cylinder 3-litre engine from the W189 into a W111. This was a big gamble, as many 300 customers would not see kindly their exquisite vehicles replaced by an ordinary car, but the sales of the W112 showed otherwise. Mercedes-Benz took a large set of measures in terms of marketing to separate the W112 from the W111 including individual brochures, showrooms etc. Externally the cars were adorned with almost double the chrome details that were available to the W111s, bigger 14" rims and features such as power steering, pneumatic suspension and automatic gearbox as standard (though manual would return as an option). The car cost almost double the value of the top range 220SE. In 1963 Mercedes-Benz went on to create the long-wheelbase sedan, sometimes called 300SEL. Performance-wise the 300SEs topped the Mercedes-Benz range, with the M189 bix-six engine producing 160 hp (170 after 1964) and giving a top speed of 180 km/h (190 after '64, both figures 175 and 185 for automatic transmission). However the W112 turned out to be a very short-lived venture. In 1963 Mercedes-Benz showcased the true replacement for the Adenauer, in the new 600 limousine (W100), for the sedan, this meant that the production volume fell drastically if in 1962 2.769 such cars, the next year this fell to 1.382, and in 1965 with the coming of the W108/109 series the sedan W112 went into history, with a total of 6.748 300SEs and SELs. The rarity of the car is further punctuated by the fact that the ratio with respect to the W111, in 1962 for every W112 sedan there was 24 W111s rolling off the production line, by 1964 this was almost 40:1. The Coupe and cabriolet fared better, possibly because the W111 was only offered as a single 220SE model, and the 300SE was the only stable mate. On the whole a 5:1 ratio was kept, and a total of 3.127 2-door 300SEs were produced by 1967. Unlike the sedan, there was no next-generation replacement for the model, as the W111 was produced in par with the W108/109, but the replacement for the 300SE came in face of the 280SE in 1967, and the V8 powered 280SE 3.5 in 1969. Although its very short production run, the W112, allowed Mercedes-Benz to tie together its top range vehicles with its mid-range series. In doing so, it ended the previous nomenclature of 190/220/300, and allowed a common practice of exchanging engines between one chassis and another. The LWB 300SEL became also a milestone, and long-wheelbase models became standard in all future S-class generations. The 300SE sedan was also very successful in international and European Touring Car Championship and won several rallys. Terms of sale: Seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. Seller makes no warranty as to accuracy of mileage. Vehicle is sold in the AS-IS Condition. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or her self as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any statements. Feel free to ask any questions or request pictures of any area of the car that you feel is important and I might have missed.