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1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Fintail Historic Rally Car (W111)

Lot Number: 760

1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Fintail Historic Rally Car (W111)

If you fancy some classic rallying 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 Saturday 30th September, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Blue

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    BLK 347B

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    28601 Miles

SUMMARY

If you fancy some classic rallying 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
  • This right-hand drive car was fully prepared for historic rallying in 1999 by Martin Cushway
  • A new engine was sourced in Germany in 1999 and rebuilt in 2006
  • Specification includes a full roll-cage, front disc brakes, underside skid protection, fire extinguishers, full safety harness/belts, race/rally front seats, upgraded suspension with Bilstein shocks, heavy-duty springs together with the addition of an upgraded torsion bar
  • Complete with a Brantz timer and other rally-related equipment 
  • Has successfully competed in major regularity rallies since 1999 including the Monte Carlo Challenge, HERO Le Jog, Historic Van Vlaandern, The Scottish Malts and The Three Castles
  • A fast, powerful and sure-footed rally car with an element of comfort thrown in for that long-distance rally, there is even room for a suitcase or two
  • Has formed part of a small eclectic collection in recent years and used sparingly of late, so an element of recommissioning is to be expected

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
760
Make
MERCEDES
Model
220 SE FINTAIL
Variant
Saloon
Registration Number
BLK 347B
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Chassis Number
11101420053236
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Blue

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.

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SEE IT IN ACTION

SCORE:

80 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

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There are areas on the bodywork that will require attention in the near future depending on your requirements

Interior


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Clearly not to original specification as things have been changed and altered as you would expect with an historic rally car.

Engine


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Remarks

Rebuilt in 2006 but as car has had little use of late an elemnet of recomissioning is to be expected

Transmission


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As car has had little use of late an element of recomissioning is to be expected

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Rebuilt in 2006 but as car has had little use of late an element of recomissioning is to be expected

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Vehicle History

Remarks

Regular historic rally entrant 1999 - 2003 -


About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

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

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 1st October between 10am and 3pm and Monday 2nd October between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 2nd therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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