The Mercedes-Benz W111, produced from 1959 to 1971, encompassed a variety of vehicles including four-door saloons as well as two-door coupés and cabriolets. Noted for their distinctive tailfins, these models earned the nickname "Heckflosse" or "fintail" in German. The initial W111 models came equipped with a 2.2-liter inline 6-cylinder engine.
In 1961, the W111 range expanded with the introduction of two variant lines. The W110 series featured entry-level vehicles with inline 4-cylinder engines sharing the W111 chassis, while the W112 showcased high-end luxury saloons built on the W111 chassis but equipped with exclusive features
