Oldtimer 1962 Mercedes Benz 220SEb 2-door coupe 66k miles - $15500 (SoCal)

You can see everything about my car at www.bigbolz.com

About
This is one of the last hand built mercedeses and a true example of German engineering and craftsmanship.
It's an early 1962 MY of the successful presentation at Geneva in 1961 at 75th anniversary of the Mercedes brand.
Now it has exactly 50 years. The car was purchased by a Navy officer in Washington state and was rarely driven through it's entire life. This car still has the collector vehicle Washington license plates on it. The car was stored for 30 years before it was purchased by a Mercedes collector and restored. The body was stripped and repainted about 10 years ago..
Some of the service history has been restored.
Looks like the expensive fuel injector has been rebuilt at around 60k miles. There isn't any major work recorded and looks like numbers match. In fact my mechanic was the first one to disconnect the drive shaft to do a clutch service last week. The car is a perfect driver and has an economical fuel injected 2.2 6 cylinder engine
The beautiful white exterior combined with the red leather interior and wood panels throughout
the interior makes it for one of the most sought after examples.
Manuals windows, locks, lack of air conditioning and dual brake system gives this car the reliability
Mercedes us well known. Handles amazing in city driving or highway cruising.

Engine
The engine is a 2.2 6-cylinder with fuel injection and is in great shape. It doesn't leak any fluids and had a recent fluid service done. Oil, coolant, steering fluid and brake fluid replaced. Doesn't have any noises or smells and starts pretty quick. I have replaced the spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition coil, rotor. Cleaned the fuel system. Adjusted the timing. Replaced the rubber hoses that cracked. Engine doesn't require any maintenance at the moment.

Transmission
It's a 4 speed manual transmission that shifts like new. In fact that was the only weak point when I purchased the car. I installed a brand new clutch, bearing, shifter bushings, transmission mounts, drive shaft flex disk, throw bearing. The transmission is smooth like silk now. Shifts perfectly and engages each gear as it should.

Brakes and suspension
Front steering components have been replaced. Brake cylinders replaced.The car tracks fine. Steers very easy.
Body
When it comes to cosmetic condition, it's really a matter of personal expectations and standards. It had no accidents but the paint isn't original. It was repainted a while ago in it's original white color. But paint has some imperfections. Its good enough for a daily driver but not perfect. It doesn't require any body work unless you have higher standards than the ones suggested by my price. All glasses are intact. The side marker has a crack but nothing major. All lights work and horns.

Interior.
I think the interior is great. Seats have no rips no excessive wear. Dash, wood and leather is in great shape. What you'd expect from a car with 67k miles. Steering wheel isn't cracked. Original Becker radio and clock workwindows work. Heating and ventilation work. Interior lights and all the knobs and switches are operational.

If you're interested in this car you can email me to ciudim at yahoo dot com. Or reply to this ad.
You can also text me @ 714 307 0655
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something about vintage mercedes just does it for me...great pictures and video. wish i had room in the garage to pick this up. gl with your sale

 

Thanks. Wish i had the space for all of them

Just wanted to throw it out there for MB enthusiasts
I have a few cars for sale and just thought i'd sell some of them or TRADE !

I'm getting a little bored and want a new project.
Nothing newer than 1999 and no daily drivers please.
Vintage of late 50s early 60s
Or cars of my teenage years late 80 to late 90s
Cosworths, AMGs, something interesting with small production numbers.
I can offer any combination of my cars.

1962 220se coupe W111
1966 250s sedan W108
1995 w124
1985 Bmw 635csi

 

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ANy pix of the 635csi? Also what are you asking?

 

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Amazing car... I wonder, what's it like to drive a classic like this as a daily driver?

Reliability? Availability of Parts? Unexpected expensive repairs?
Can you trust a classic to get to work everyday? Or a road trip to Vegas?

If I had room for more than one car I'd probably get this, I don't think I have the ***** to give up a modern benz for a classic as a daily driver tho

 

It's just too nice for a driver.
To be honest with you, i planned it as a daily driver but i also have a bike for my regular commute. The more i researched about the benz the more i realized that it's an investment not a car. I got the car with a few issues and had lots of time to research the model. I also have the 4 door model of this car so it makes me easier parting with the coupe.
The more that car sits with low miles the better the value.
I've done tons of researches before i bought it and only after i brought it home i found out a lot of info about it.
The convertible version doubled in price since 2009.
1961 was the first model year and what i have is a '61 sold in 1962.
If anyone is familiar with these models you'll see that yearly model year are very scarce

about 2800 were produced that year, of which some convertibles and most coupes.
Plus, it has 67.000 documented miles. In 50 years since manufactured. And really manufactured and assembled by hand.
I have lots of cars atm and if i sell 2 of my other cars then the price for this one will go up.
This car was listed with 22k originally and i think it went down to 17 at some point. But it had issues that needed fixed.

As far as parts availability, Mercedes carries all parts for all the models they manufactured. You can find good deal at autohausAZ, or just anything at Mercedes Classic Center. Parts are not as expensive as people assume. If you have a modern mercedes, you are probably spending more on service than on this vintage.
Lots of online shops in europe can offer good deals too. I buy most of my suspension parts in europe.
I think the most expensive thing to service is the fuel injection, but this one was serviced about 5k miles ago. And if it goes bad, just send it for refurbish and it will last another 20 years. This service will probably be about 700-800$

I live a few minutes away from the Mercedes Classic Center, and those guys there are great. Though labor is of course at dealer prices.
I have my mechanic that does the heavy duty stuff and i do everything that doesn't involve working under the car.

 

Thats a beauty GLWS... Should sell fast !!!!

 

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