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Description
The car was purchased new by the current owner's grandfather in 1953 and was used until the early seventies when it was put aside with the intention of eventually restoring it. This intention was held by the current owner's father, but it never came to fruition. The desire was there, but there wasn't enough time. The third generation, which is the current owner, also states that they don't have the time or the knowledge to undertake such a project. There is a registration plate from the older registry, which allows for a search in the National Archives and, therefore, documentation for an approved authenticity check.
Technical data
Year
1953
Registration date
Mileage
65 767 km
Kw / hp
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Textile
Colour
Yellow
Condition
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Mechanical condition
Everything is complete, the car has been stored in a barn since the beginning of the seventies and has not been started since then. We have not been able to check whether the engine is running.
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Interior condition
The interior, door panels, and ceiling seem to have survived well, and the front seat cushions have some kind of covering. The front windshield is partially shattered.
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Exterior condition
Paint in a normal, dull and rough barn condition after long storage. The doors have a good fit but are naturally sluggish in movement. It was difficult to determine the condition underneath, but the car has been stored in a dry area for all these years and the body feels sturdy in the metal.
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General condition
Proud and complete object in a sensible and good condition with a nice history and opportunities for thorough research with the older registration certificate and the current owner's close knowledge.
Facts about the model
Mercedes-Benz 220 was produced between July 1951 and August 1955. The company had limited resources for product development after World War II, and after introducing the 170 S model, which was largely based on pre-war technology, they focused on the larger 300 model. However, they also worked on a new mid-size car, the model that would later become the 180 and 220 during the 1950s. The engine for the latter, a small inline-six engine with an overhead camshaft, was ready long before the rest of the car, and Mercedes decided to take advantage of this by launching an interim model while waiting for the new car. The W187 was quickly created by fitting the modern engine into the outdated 170 S model. To accommodate the larger engine, the car was equipped with a new front end with integrated headlights. The exclusive two-door models were now sold exclusively with the new engine. These continued to be produced for just over a year after the sedan was replaced by the new W180 220 in May 1954. During this final year of production, a coupe model was also built, with only 85 units produced.
Location and viewing Information
Location: Hjärup
For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:
Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se
For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:
Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
Collection must take place before: 2023-06-22.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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