Strengths

Current owner for 20 years
Serial numbers reported as matching
Comes with the original Mercedes handbook and a period advertising brochure
MOT passed but not currently valid; a re-test is required

The appeal

The 220 SB forms part of the famous W111 ‘Fintail’ saloon range, a product of an era when Mercedes-Benz was arguably building the finest cars in the world. With its smooth inline six-cylinder engine, the 220 SB offered a level of refinement that set it apart from its contemporaries, and these elegant saloons have gradually gained in popularity amongst enthusiasts of classic Mercedes.

This 1964 example has been in the hands of the same registered owner for two decades. Finished in champagne with red imitation leather upholstery, it boasts a distinctive silhouette, although the seller notes that the paintwork has various imperfections and that bodywork repairs are to be expected. According to the seller, the interior is in good condition and the car is roadworthy, although a general mechanical overhaul is also to be expected. This is a Fintail that offers a solid basis for a respectful restoration or for continued use as an engaging project.

Key details

Mileage: 62,538 km (the odometer has been replaced or has rolled over; the reading may not reflect the actual mileage)
Country of registration: France
MOT status: MOT passed but not valid; a re-test is required
Technical specifications: 2.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, four-speed manual gearbox
Documentation: French vehicle registration document (Carte Grise), original Mercedes owner’s manual, period advertising brochure and motoring magazine

Details

Champagne-coloured paintwork with numerous paint defects noted by the seller
Bodywork repairs required, with defects highlighted in an expert’s report
The seller believes that the bodywork and paintwork are areas that would benefit from particular attention
Red faux-leather upholstery, which the seller states is in good condition
Six-seater configuration
White-walled tyres fitted
Stainless steel exhaust fitted
The car is roadworthy, but the seller advises that a general mechanical service is likely to be required
Interior and mechanical condition assessed by the seller as showing wear and tear commensurate with its age

BEFORE YOU BUY

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