Highlights
- Original specification maintained; unmodified example
- Owned by the current proprietor since around 2020
- New floor mats and reupholstered interior
- Recent service with many parts replaced: engine oil, brake fluid, centre exhaust section, exhaust silencer, transmission fluid, radiator cap, radiator hoses, thermostat, air filter and spark plugs
The appeal
The Mercedes-Benz 220 SB, hailing from the famed W111 “Fintail” series, represents one of the high points of German automotive design and engineering in the 1960s. Its distinctive rear fins, robust mechanicals and refined road manners have long appealed to enthusiasts looking for understated elegance and supreme comfort.
Offered in black, this 1962 example has been with its current owner since around 2020, during which time it has benefited from regular servicing. The bodywork shows age-appropriate wear: a scratch at the rear, a dent on one door, and localised surface corrosion at the panel junctions.
The car retains a standard French registration and corresponding serial numbers. A parts-purchase record book documents the maintenance carried out during the current ownership period.
Key information
- Mileage: 72,460 km indicated
- Country of registration: France
- Registration type: standard, with matching serial numbers
- MOT/roadworthiness inspection: up to date (expiry date not specified)
- Engine: 6-cylinder in-line petrol, twin carburettors, 2.2 litres, 95 bhp
- Gearbox: 4-speed manual with steering-column lever
- Documentation file: registration documents, invoices and a parts purchase book
Details
- Black paint with chrome trim
- Black and chrome wheels with whitewall tyres
- Grey fabric interior with wooden dashboard/trim
- Fire extinguisher fitted in the cabin
- Seats and carpets reworked during the current ownership period
- No mechanical or structural modifications
Condition
- Scratch to the rear of the bodywork
- Dent on one door
- Small chip on the bonnet
- Localised surface corrosion at a panel junction
- Light signs of interior wear, broadly consistent with age, but the overall presentation remains good
The seller states that the vehicle is in good mechanical condition and ready for the road.
The recent service is documented by invoices, including the following in particular: engine oil, brake fluid, centre exhaust section, silencer, transmission fluid, radiator cap and hoses, thermostat, air filter and spark plugs. A parts purchase log is also available to view.
BEFORE YOU BUY
The recent service is documented by invoices, including the following in particular: engine oil, brake fluid, centre exhaust section, silencer, transmission fluid, radiator cap and hoses, thermostat, air filter and spark plugs. A parts purchase log is also available to view.
BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic terms and conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller, which means that consumer rights arising from European consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you remain covered by the Car & Classic terms and conditions.
✓ We ask that non-refundable fees are paid if you are the successful bidder or if your offer is accepted. Please refer to our FAQs and terms and conditions for the specific fee rates.
✓ This vehicle is “sold as seen”, on a “take it as it is, where it is” basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are provided for guidance only and it is customary to arrange a full vehicle inspection prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
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