Description
WELL MAINTAINED ORIGINAL 1969 MERCEDES BENZ 220D (W115) "Collectors Item"
Comprehensive service and repair history - used daily - in very good condition.
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OVERVIEW
MODEL: 220D W115 from 1969, rare Series 0. 5
(small chrome side-mirrors, aluminium grill, front triangle-windows aka manual air-condition, etc.)
ENGINE: OM615. 912
TRANSMISSION: 4-speed manual
DRIVEABILITY: Very good with excellent reliability (permanent driver)
NAME: Sophie
PRE-OWNERS: One (I am the 2nd owner)
REPAIR HISTORY: see below for comprehensive documentation (images and invoices)
LOCATION: Cape Town (South Africa)
LICENSE: up to date till October 2024
OWNERSHIP: in my personal name
MICRO-DOT: Republic of South Africa
ORIGINAL PURCHASE INVOICE: included
ORIGINAL SERVICE-BOOK: included
ORIGINAL KEY: included
IMAGES & INVOICES: available online (cloud-storage)
EXTRAS: Original radio plus cassette player, original BELLINO jerrycan (fits into the spare wheel), e-workshop manual, e-engine manual
SPARE PARTS: steering wheel, heating valve, hub cap, engine temperature gauge, original ashtray, original 220D dashboard emblem, various interior parts, clips, full set of light bulbs, etc.
GOOD TO KNOW: all trims still on the vehicle and no rust on any chrome parts, wheel arches, and underneath windscreens (common problems), all dashboard instruments working perfectly, all electric working perfectly (hazard warning switch see below), interior fabric-sky immaculate (no scratches, holes or discolouration)
KNOWN ISSUES: crack in the windscreen - very low behind the steering wheel (driving with it for 4 years), some scratches and dents due to its 55years of age, the dashboard has been covered with a dark grey carpet hence I suspect a crack due to sunlight exposure but never lifted it, hazard warning switch needs repair (probably wiring issue), front seats show small wear and tear and need TLC, door rubbers need replacement, bumper rubbers scratched and small corner parts missing,
OVERALL CONDITION: mechanically and interior very good - aesthetically some body-TLC needed, all chrome trims on a vehicle no rust. On my own condition scale from 1-10, I'd say: mechanically: 9, engine: 9, interior: 8, body: 7-28
REASON FOR SELLING: change of lifestyle
SERVICE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE HISTORY SINCE PURCHASE
2018
* New headlight glass
* New alternator for each cable
* Micro-Dot registration
* Radiator service and record
* Full service
2019
* New tires and wheel alignment
* Full service
2020
* Engine temperature gauge repair
* Full service
* New fast glow plug system (conversion - old system still available)
* Diesel pump rebuilt and calibration
2021
* Full service
* Fuse box maintenance
* Lights maintenance
* New "additional" carpets incl. trunk with SOPHIE 1969 embroidery in gold
* Propshaft overhaul
* New alternator charging regulator
* New battery
* New front ball joints
* New gearbox mount
2022
* New master clutch cylinder
* Complete cooling system overhaul (new thermostat, new water pump, new hoses and clamps)
* New oil cooler
* New oil cap
* Starter engine overhaul
* Alternator overhaul
* RF Camber suspension alignment
* Full service
* New rear and front shocks
* New rear stabilizer links
* New brake pads
2023
* Brake booster overhaul
* Brake master cylinder overhaul
* Vacuum pump overhaul
* Complete new stainless steel exhaust pipe system with two pots
* Full service
2024
* Engine overhauled (incl. New valve stems, timing chain/ guides, etc.)
* Engine bay resprayed
* Radiator recored
* New engine mounts
* Gearbox service
* Diesel injectors overhauled incl. spray-adjustment
* Diesel pump overhauled and re-calibrated
* Diesel return lines overhauled
* New steering column bushes
* Full service
All work completed is meticulously documented with dates, images, and invoices. Original Mercedes Benz parts were used where possible - often sourced and imported from Germany.
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IMAGES
Of any work done or specific vehicle areas are available on request.
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PRICE
EUR +/- 7, 000
GBP +/- 6, 000
USD +/- 7, 600
SAR +/- 145, 000
Plus shipping cost.
All invoices, images, manuals, etc. (cloud storage) are included in the purchase price.
Contact me for a complete portfolio of pictures for the car and to arrange a private and safe viewing of this well kept no fuss Mercedes in Cape Town, South Africa. BACKGROUND-INFO
THE LEGEND "Stroke8"
When Mercedes introduced the W114/ 115 in 1968, they marketed sedans in two size classes (W114/ W115 and S-Class) and marketed the W114/ 115 range as New Generation Models,[4] ultimately the only model of the new generation. Mercedes used a '/ 8' on the W114/ 115 ID plates, indicating their 1968 launch year, giving rise to their '/ 8' or 'slash eight' nicknames — and the German nickname Strich Acht, loosely translated into English as stroke eight.
I bought the vehicle end of 2017 from its first owner. The 94-year-old German gentleman, who was a British war prisoner in India and repaired trucks, bought the vehicle in Jan 1970 from PORTER MERCEDES in Cape Town (original invoice available). He mainly worked on his car himself.
Sophie got her name from her very comfortable ride. When someone said "Driving in here is as comfortable as a sofa" her name was born. She is my daily vehicle and runs perfectly smooth with low fuel consumption, the interior is very well looked after and the exterior needs little TLC but not major considering her 55 years of age.
Sophie has been very well taken care of and loved. She rarely drives in the rain and of course, has got her own garage. She is a beautiful vehicle for the passionate Mercedes "Strich 8" enthusiast.
The engine and gearbox have just been overhauled. Therefore the vehicle will be sold with a 0km engine - head, valves, valve stem seals, pistons (Mercedes) with pins and rings, timing chain (FEBIE), timing tensioner (FEBIE), diesel pump (BOSCH), injectors, linkage bushes, crankshaft bearings/ seals, connecting rod bearings, sliding rails, exhaust gasket set, other seals, gaskets, bushes, etc. all new.
She is a real headturner and I am very reluctant to let go of her.
