Highlights

Current owner for 20 years
Matching serial numbers reported
Accompanied by original Mercedes manual and period sales brochure
Passed inspection but not currently valid; re-inspection required

The Appeal

The 220 SB is part of the celebrated W111 Fintail sedan lineup, a product from an era when Mercedes-Benz arguably built the finest automobiles 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 sedans have steadily gained appreciation among classic Mercedes enthusiasts.

This 1964 example has been in the hands of the same owner since registration two decades ago. Presented in champagne with red leatherette upholstery, it displays a distinctive silhouette, though the seller notes that the paint shows various defects and bodywork repairs should be anticipated. The interior presents well according to the seller, and the car runs, though a general mechanical overhaul is also advisable. This is a Fintail that offers a solid foundation for a respectful restoration or continued use as an engaging project.

Key Information

Mileage: 62,538 km (odometer has been replaced or rolled over; reading may not reflect actual mileage)
Registration country: France
Inspection status: Passed inspection but not currently valid; re-inspection required
Technical specs: 2.2-liter inline six-cylinder gasoline engine, four-speed manual transmission
Documentation: French registration document, original Mercedes manual, period sales brochure, and automotive technical magazine

The Details

Champagne paint with numerous paint defects noted by the seller
Bodywork repairs anticipated, with defects noted in an expert report
The seller believes the bodywork and paint are areas that would benefit from particular attention
Red leatherette upholstery that the seller reports presents well
Six-passenger configuration
Whitewall tires fitted
Stainless steel exhaust installed
The car runs, but the seller advises that a general mechanical overhaul is advisable
Interior and mechanical condition assessed by the seller as showing wear proportionate to age

BEFORE YOU BUY

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