Highlights
- Original and well preserved W110 200D
- Previously part of an 80-car private collection
- Previously used as a rental car or taxi
- Recently refurbished interior
- Running car with scope to improve
The Appeal
In the 60s, 70s and 80s Mercedes-Benz pulled off a clever trick: building a quality, durable saloon that appealed equally to taxi drivers and top tier executives. This car, a second generation W110 200D, was definitely built for the former category.
We love a working car at Car & Classic and this one began its life as exactly that. The vendor tells us that its early life was spent either as a taxi or hire car. With its frugal but not exactly sprightly 2L OM621 diesel engine, a life trundling around city centres seems highly likely.
This tidy and solid example is finished in cream with tan MB Tex interior. The W110 200D was built from 1965 to 1968. The vendor tells us that this car was first registered in Spain in 1975. In recent years it has been part of an 80-car private collection and little used.
The car was working perfectly and carried a valid Spanish ITV eight years ago. The vendor tells us that it starts and runs but will need a check over and some mechanical work due to that lack of use.
Once sorted and back on the road this stylish Stuttgart classic works equally as an economical, rugged daily and interesting show car.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1975 in Spain
- Registration document shows first registration as 21st April 1975
- Previously used as a rental car or cab
- Currently owned by a collector with a large collection of vehicles
- ITV expired, last passed when the car was running 8 years ago
- Car was running well when it passed the ITV
- Some spares included as shown in boot
- Vendor advises that due to lack of recent use some mechanical checks will be required
- Showing 84,047 kms but this may be higher due to five digit odometer
The Condition
- Cream paintwork in fair condition with decent lustre and some age as shown
- Paintwork shows some light areas of corrosion in photos
- Bodywork is generally straight and well kept with few concerns to note
- Underside in good order with evidence of undersealing and points to note
- Vendor tells us that underbody has surface rust and some deeper rust spots
- Chromework appears to be original and shows light tarnish and fade
- Factory standard car with steel wheels with body colour hub caps in good order
- Older tyres that appear to hold air and are generally in good order
- Tan MB Tex vinyl interior in fair condition with areas of age to note as shown
- Seats present well to front and back with few indications of age
- Other trim items inside demonstrate age with areas to note in photos
- These include damage to dash top, poor headlining and some trim damage
- Fitted with period radio and steel sliding sunroof
- Older carpets in fair condition with rubber protective mats as shown
- Boot area is uncarpeted and contains some spare parts
The Mechanics
- 1,988cc OM621 4cyl 56bhp diesel engine
- 4spd gearbox with column shift
- Little used for last 8 years since last ITV inspection
- Requires a mechanical overhaul due to 8 years of inactivity
- Delivered running but needs attention to ensure optimal performance
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