1962 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEB W111

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Highlights

Comprehensive overhaul completed in 2019
Rare 2+2 configuration
Only 25,803 kilometres (15,441 miles) on the odometer
fresh paintwork and various new panels in 2019
Technical inspection valid until August 2025

The Appeal

Hailing from a period when Mercedes-Benz built some of, if not the best cars in the world, the W111 Coupé served as the firm's flagship two-door GT for ten years, showcasing some of the great Paul Bracq's finest styling work. It proved a consummate grand tourer, perfect for traversing continents in supreme luxury, speed and refinement.

The 1962 220 SEb is a rare 2+2. It presents beautifully having undergone an extensive renovation program from 2016 to 2019. The work included new floor panels, a new braking system, an overhauled transmission, a revised engine and suspension, a renovated interior, and fresh paintwork. Resplendent in white with a contrasting black roo to show off those svelte coupé lines, and a glorious cognac interior, this 220 SEb is one of the most handsome cars on the road.

The car has been well-maintained, with minimal use in the last five years, making it a worthy addition to any collection.

History and Paperwork

Bought new by a Dutch engineer living in northern Portugal (document present)
Current owner since 2016
Underwent a comprehensive renovation program from 2016 to 2019
Invoices of around €20,000 euros for the work carried out
Technical inspection valid until August 2025
Photographs showing recent work included in the gallery

The Condition

Beautifully presented in readiness for its next owner
Rare 2+2 variant with separate rear seats
Underside and lower bodywork body replaced with new OEM panels from Mercedes-Benz or Spanish specialists La Cochera
Straight, solid and with very good door fit/pane alignment
OEM wheels complete with colour-matched hubcaps and Black-Star tyres
Original radio turns on (lights up), but needs attention
The vendor advises that one of the supports for the passenger's headrest is missing (there is only one headrest, which was common at that time)
New paintwork in 2019, car has stayed in a private garage since then
Not circulated more than a thousand kilometres in the last 5 years
Very elegant, very easy to drive and run, with great potential as an investment

The Mechanics

2.2-litre (2,195 cc) fuel-injected straight-six
Four-speed manual gearbox
The vendor informs us that everything works as it should
We're informed that it runs well and is very smooth and very powerful - 1st gear is not very often needed

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