The Mercedes-Benz W111 series is a luxury car model that was in production from 1959 to 1971.

Comfortable, quick and safe, the cars rightfully quickly gained popularity among the rich and famous but also became a transportation of choice of politicians and diplomats.

Their most distinctive feature was a fin on the left and right rear wing, giving the cars the nickname Heckflosse, which means “fintail” in German.

The W111 was available both as four-door saloons and as cabriolet / coupé versions, which are much rarer.

Even by today’s standards, the Paul Bracq-designed cars offer ample amounts of space and radiate a particular presence on the streets among a crowd of modern sedans.

First introduced with a rather standard inline 6-cylinder engine, the W111 was offered with a variety of engine options to suit every client’s needs and means.

Work on the W111 series was started in 1956 under the design inputs of Paul Bracq, remodeling the basic Ponton cabin with larger bodywork and more...