1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Sedan Fintail Barn Find - Comes with a collection of parts - Not complete; engine for example is not with the vehicle - Tax disk indicates it was likely last on the road in 1993 The Mercedes 300 SE was one of four models that Mercedes decided to introduce their new Fintail body style to.

The 300 SE s success in the luxury sedan market had moulded the car into their flagship model, aimed at wealthy clientele.

When launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1961, the 300 SE was double the cost of a Jaguar E-Type.

They went on to produce over five thousand examples until production ceased in 1965 where they were superseded by the 600 Grosser .

This era of luxury Mercedes is now extremely sought after due to its combination of aesthetic extravagance with matching performance from its 3-litre fuel-injected engine which produced 170BHP.

This example from our checks was originally grey but has clearly been sitting for a number of years with parts being taken out.

...