A rare bird indeed, this fully restored W112 cabriolet is a masterpiece draped in chrome and class. Air suspension, straight-six power, and that iconic three-pointed star... it’s not just a car, it’s rolling royalty from the golden era of grand touring!
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SE cabriolet showing 1,615 kilometers (1,003 miles) at the time of this cataloging. Finished in Hellblau with a dark blue retractable top over a saddle leather interior, this W112-series cabriolet is offered by a private seller with a convertible boot, restoration documentation, manuals, registration certificates, a 2016 appraisal, and a clear title.
Exclusivity and opulence go hand in hand with the 300SE cabriolet. According to production data from Mercedes-Benz, there were just 708 total W112-chassis cabriolets produced between model years 1962 and 1967. They were lauded as top-range executive cars when new – distinguished from lesser Mercedes models by generous chrome trim, elegant burled walnut trim, and pneumatic air suspensions.
Chassis number 007188 has been driven just 1,615 kilometers since undergoing a painstaking multi-year, frame-off restoration that was completed in 2016. During its overhaul, the car received new or refurbished components throughout. Most notably, it was refinished in its striking original Hellblau paint color – a rare hue that was limited to this unit alone per the seller’s research on production numbers. The results speak for themselves; the car is now ready for the most prestigious of shows.
Interested parties are encouraged to review the photo gallery to get a glimpse of the level of effort that went into the restoration. The step-by-step chronology is documented in nearly 400 photographs.
The 300SE was the ultimate in upscale motoring 60 years ago, and it remains an iconic status symbol even today. Rest assured you won’t find another 300SE restored to this level – or in this color – again.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Hellblau paint (code DB-334)
- Dark blue retractable top
- Plastic rear window
- Chrome bumpers
- Stacked quad headlights
- Chrome grille with hood ornament
- Auxiliary fog lamps
- Dual side mirrors
- Antenna
- Chrome rocker panel and wheel arch moldings
- Twin exhaust outlets
- 14-inch Bundt wheels
- 185/90 Michelin MX-P tires
Interior
- Saddle leather upholstery
- Front bucket seats
- Manual-crank windows
- Power steering
- Burled walnut wood trim
- Becker Mexico TR radio
- Clock
- Front and rear fold-down armrests
- Floor mats
- Trunk-mounted spare tire with jack
- VDO-branded gauges
- 210-km/h speedometer
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- Fuel level
- Coolant temperature
Mechanical
- M189 3.0-liter inline-six
- Aluminum alloy block
- Bosch mechanical fuel injection with new 6-stamp injection pump
- Rated at about 170 horsepower due to use of a new 6-stamp injection pump
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Pneumatic self-leveling air suspension
- 3 positions. N = normal driving; H = raised setting; middle position for transport
- Four-wheel disc brakes
Service History
The most recent major service for the vehicle was performed in February 2025 and included replacement of the engine oil, filters, and tires. In 2023, the air suspension and fuel injection systems were serviced.
The engine, gearbox, and air suspension were overhauled in 2016 during restoration. In addition, the brakes and fuel injection system were addressed at that time. The seller has included scanned images of select parts and service invoices relevant to the scope of work that was carried out.
Photographs are also provided of the end-to-end restoration process for further scrutiny and review.
Condition & Reports
The photo gallery shows the car in top-up and top-down configurations, and a catalog of videos has been provided by the seller to illustrate the car’s exterior, interior, and driving dynamics.
An appraisal was carried out by Ingenierbüro Ernst on May 19, 2016, within which a replacement value for the car was listed at 256,000 Euros. During the appraisal inspection, the identity of the vehicle was verified against the accompanying paperwork. The report reads, “The general condition was in very good condition, commensurate with the age and mileage at the time of inspection. The client submitted photographic documents that prove the complete rebuilding of the W112.”
Data tag decoding produces the following data:
- 334G: Hellblau paint - glossy
- 112: W112 chassis
- 023: Cabriolet
- 10: Left hand-drive, floor shift
- 2: Production variation
- 00300: Body sequence number
- 00077: Sub-assembly number
This restored 300E cabriolet is said to be free of any significant imperfections. The seller has provided the following link, which contains additional video of the vehicle: https://hidrive.ionos.com/share/dbcmn2qtyo
Included in the Sale
- Key
- Restoration documentation
- Owner’s manuals
- Second set of steel wheels with chrome covers and rings
- Convertible boot
- Registration certificates
- 2016 appraisal from Ingenierbüro Ernst (Ernst Engineering)
- Classic car documentation for Germany
Summary
For prestigious vintage motoring, this brilliantly restored W112 cabriolet is the real deal. It was an elegant car when new, and today, it stands out in even more in gorgeous – and rare – Hellblau. Thanks to a fastidious restoration, this turn-key classic that was enhanced to factory-level specifications and is now deserving of prime parking at any discerning concours event.
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Buyer's Premium
The Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final sale price and is payable directly to SBX Cars. Sales tax applicability will be determined by buyer's location.
- Buyer's premium: 5%
Bid History
1964Mercedes-Benz300SE Cabriolet (W112) - 1 of 708
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For our English-speaking users, here is a translation of the seller's reply to Alpaka: The Mercedes has a German H-license plate and a German TÜV (Technical Inspection Certificate) valid until December 2026. I briefly registered it in Germany under my son's name, and the vehicle is currently deregistered. Pick-up can be made with a temporary license plate, or simply re-register it according to [PII Redacted] and then pick it up with the new plates, if that's the reason for your question. I'd be happy to send the original registration documents to [PII Redacted].