1965 Mercedes-Benz W110 190C ‘Heckflosse Fintail’
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Highlights
- Older restoration in very good order
- Unmodified and in appealing colour scheme
- Previously owned by specialists Silchester Garage
- Classic Mercedes magazine cover star
- Recent service with few miles since
- Perfect for Goodwood and family road trips
The Appeal
The W111 and W110 set the template for Mercedes-Benz’ post-war saloons: cars that looked boxy, handsome and above all sober, yet concealed some clever innovations and flashes of design genius. The latter gave these cars their affectionate nickname - the Heckflosse, or ‘fintail,’ a nod to their incorporation of contemporary North American design themes.
Beneath the boxy bodywork were clever safety features like front and rear crumple zones. A huge array of 6cyl (W111) and 4cyl (W110) engines broadened the appeal from taxi drivers to captains of industry.
All of which explains the appeal of these cars to enthusiasts. Looking at this lovely ‘65 190C it is easy to understand. It is an older restoration by specialists Silchester Garage, finished in classic white over burgundy. Thanks to the quality of that work and sparing use it remains in very good order, certainly perfect for a trip to the Goodwood Revival where it would fit right in. That big cabin, with its thick cushioning seats, looks very comfortable.
With few miles since servicing work and attention to the carburettors, brakes and fuel system, it is ready to use and enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered on 6th April 1965
- Original UK market car
- Nine registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since March 2018
- Has lived on Jersey in recent years
- Always garaged during seller's tenure
- Restored prior to 2017 by Silchester Garage
- This work is believed to have been in 2013 according to seller
- Classic Mercedes magazine cover start in Autumn 2017
- Photographs and write up on the car contained in history file
- Original log book recording early keepers
- V5C in seller's name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt
- Believed to be one of the last 190s built before the arrival of the 200
- Last MOT expired 14th October 2020 with 55,565 miles on test and no advisories(MOT EXEMPT)
- Currently showing 57,894 miles
- Carburettors, brakes and fuel system overhauled in November 2019 at 55,879 miles
- Valuation certificate from November 2020 at 56,426 miles shown in photographs
- Serviced August 2021 at 57,355 miles
The Condition
- Older restoration in factory correct white and remains in good order
- Good quality paint finish which is in generally good order
- There are some small localised paintwork marks to note in photographs
- Bodywork presents well following older restoration with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Points to note on bodywork in photographs include rust weeps to sills and small bubbles on door edges
- Bodywork panels are straight and well kept with good panel fit
- Exterior chromework in good, bright order with straight bumpers
- Whitewall tyres with steel rims and chromed body colour embellishers showing light tarnish
- Supplied with spare wheel, first aid kit and spare red vinyl armrest
- Well kept interior finished in red vinyl being unmodified and complete
- The cabin fittings are very well kept with no noticeable deterioration
- Interior shows very light signs of wear in photos such as driver’s footwell
- Dashboard is well kept with clean, tidy switchgear and uncracked dash top
- Auxiliary switches attached under dashboard
- Classic-style Bluetooth modern stereo fitted
- Strip of wood veneer across dash top is complete and undamaged but would benefit from light restoration
- Red carpets in good order through cabin with no obvious tears or wear
- Vinyl trim to boot area is well kept showing little wear
The Mechanics
- M121 1,897cc overhead camshaft 79bhp 4cyl petrol engine
- Single Solex carburettor
- Factory standard mechanicals
- 4spd automatic gearbox with column shift
- Road tested by Classic Mercedes in 2017 with positive feedback
- Serviced in August 2021 with only 500 miles covered since
- Older carburettor, fuel system and brake overhaul work
- No reported running or driving issues to advise
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT in 2019
The vendor reports: "It runs and drives well and is a nice car to drive. It goes well and is stylish, elegant, solid and dignified, all qualities that distinguished Mercedes-Benz cars of that era. For health reasons I no longer drive it and am ready to pass it on."
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1965
- Make Mercedes
- Model 190
- Colour White
- Odometer 57,894 Miles
- Engine size 1897
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Totnes
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
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