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The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2023
1963 Mercedes-Benz 220SEb Saloon (W111)

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1963 Mercedes-Benz 220SEb Saloon (W111)

Lot Number: 357

1963 Mercedes-Benz 220SEb Saloon (W111)

If you fancy some classic motoring without sacrificing your creature comforts, this handsome, 2.2-litre, six-cylinder 'Fintail' may be the answer.

NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 26th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

BODY COLOUR
Light Blue
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
SPH 685
ODOMETER READING
83678 Miles

SUMMARY

If you fancy some classic motoring without sacrificing your creature comforts, this handsome, 2.2-litre, six-cylinder 'Fintail' may be the answer.

DESCRIPTION

Launched in 1959, the W111 was quickly dubbed the Heckflosse (Fintail) in Germany
Not a great success in the UK probably because it was rather expensive
This is a rare original, UK-supplied 2.2-litre, 220SEb Saloon with a manual column change
Supplied new in 1963 by Cambridge Motors, Chelmsford finished in MB Light Blue (DB-334)
The V5C details two former registered keepers (possibly others on the 'Buff' logbook). 83,678 miles indicated
Good history file, lots of paperwork, the Bill of Sale, service and maintenance invoices and MOT Certificates

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 357
Make: MERCEDES BENZ
Model: 220 SEB
Variant: Saloon
Registration Number: SPH 685
Chassis Number: 11101420044323
Engine Number: 12798220032021
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Light Blue

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Richard Greenhalgh
Car Specialist
07948 152921
richard@iconicauctioneers.com

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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SCORE:

106 / 135

Exterior

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Paintwork and door shuts all good condition, not mint, but very good for its age. Chrome work is all in tidy order.

Interior

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Leather interior has no wear. Wood trims all complete could do with varnish. Some cracks in dash leather. All knobs and buttons complete.

Engine

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Car runs and drives well.

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Remarks

non power steering.

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Vehicle History

Remarks

Lots of paperwork inc bill of sale, lots of service receipts and mot certificates.

Restoration Notes

In its life will have had paintwork and new carpets.

About the Seller Rating

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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

TBC

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