Description
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Coupe
Rare UK-supplied example and previously restored by Frank Dale & Stepsons
Estimate
£25, 000 - £30, 000
Registration No: EYY 150B
Chassis No: the details below
MOT: Exempt
A rare, UK-supplied 'Fintail' Coupe fitted with power steering and four-speed manual transmission
Extensively restored by renowned Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Frank Dale & Stepsons
Subsequently used to help launch a Mercedes-Benz main dealer service centre
Decidedly handsome combination of Dark Blue paintwork with Cream leather upholstery
Among the 1960s most stylish coupes
Penned by Paul Bracq and first shown to the press at the re-opening of the Daimler-Benz museum in February 1961, the W111-series 220SE Coupe was notably rakish. Powered by a 2195cc SOHC straight-six engine (120bhp / 151lbft) allied to four-speed manual or optional automatic transmission, the pillarless four-seater coupe boasted all-round independent suspension, disc / drum brakes and a 106mph top speed. Of the 14, 173 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Coupes built between 1961 and 1965 just 776 were to right-hand drive specification. A fair proportion of these came to the UK (other RHD markets encompassing: South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Malta, Singapore and Malaysia etc).
More information to follow
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
