This wonderful convertible from the coveted 111 series was completed in May 1971 and then, like so many of the 1,232 convertibles built, delivered to the USA. The first known owner, a gentleman from Los Angeles, kept the vehicle in his possession until 1987. Via the renowned restoration company Paul Russell and Company, the vehicle reached its new owner in New York, who kept it in his possession for the next 30 years. Everything that was necessary to maintain the outstanding condition of the vehicle was carried out during this time by the specialists at Paul Russell and Company. In 1997, the vehicle was restored to body shell and then painted in the color "Light Ivory".

In 2000, Paul Russell and Company sold the vehicle to a well-known Californian television boss who used the vehicle for his home in Santa Barbara. He was also very keen to preserve this exceptional vehicle, so the Mercedes-Benz ClassicCenter in Lrvine, California, restored the convertible to new car condition in 2010 at great expense and without compromise. A 19-page repair invoice impressively documents the quality of the work carried out.

In 2014, the vehicle came to northern Germany through a collector, from whose collection we were able to sell this unique example. The new owner decided to realize the dreamlike condition of the vehicle in every detail and commissioned us to bring the vehicle to grade 1. After months of detailed work and perfect craftsmanship, we were able to proudly present the new owner with a very special 111. Because he doesn't have the time to drive the vehicle properly, we are now able to offer it for sale again.