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Auction archive: Lot number 122

1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 SEb CONVERTIBLE

Auction 09.09.1995
9 Sep 1995
Estimate
£12,500 - £15,000
ca. US$19,467 - US$23,360
Price realised:
£12,650
ca. US$19,700
Auction archive: Lot number 122

1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 SEb CONVERTIBLE

Auction 09.09.1995
9 Sep 1995
Estimate
£12,500 - £15,000
ca. US$19,467 - US$23,360
Price realised:
£12,650
ca. US$19,700
Beschreibung:

1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 SEb CONVERTIBLE Registration No. 149 ELT Chassis No. 11102320032232 Engine No. 12798420003818 Ivory with red leather interior Engine: inline, overhead-cam, six cylinder, 2,195cc, 130bhp at 5,000rpm; Brakes: four wheel disc; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front; upper/lower A-arms with coil springs; rear; swing axles with coil springs. Right hand drive. In the late 1950s Mercedes-Benz found itself with a fine lineup of modern, powerful engines but a somewhat dated range of body styles. This shortcoming was answered by the introduction of the new 220 Series at the 1959 Frankfurt Show. The second generation 220 had completely new and elegant bodywork, longer, wider and lower than before. Flanking the traditional Mercedes grill were distinctive vertically stacked headlights contoured into wings that sweep back to an angular tail. Combined with this attractive styling the 220 SE convertible offered the first production four seater to have the benefits of a fuel injected engine, producing 130bhp, along with revised suspension and disc brakes. The saloons far outnumbered the very desirable and more expensive cabriolet which is by far the rarest of the range today. The 220 SEb convertible on offer has had just one owner from new and the mileage is warranted as 78,018. It has been the subject of a recent major restoration which included a complete bare metal respray and the fitting of new genuine Mercedes factory wings and sills. The hood was replaced in 1978 in correct material and it has a correct red leather hood cover for use in the folded position. It is Described as being in excellent all round running condition and for the last 20 years has only been used in dry weather by the owner's wife. Recently issued with a new MoT certificate, valid until August 1996, it also comes complete with two spare headlamp units with lenses. A particularly fine example with an excellent provenance.

Auction archive: Lot number 122
Auction:
Datum:
9 Sep 1995
Auction house:
Christie's
London, King Street
Beschreibung:

1962 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 SEb CONVERTIBLE Registration No. 149 ELT Chassis No. 11102320032232 Engine No. 12798420003818 Ivory with red leather interior Engine: inline, overhead-cam, six cylinder, 2,195cc, 130bhp at 5,000rpm; Brakes: four wheel disc; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front; upper/lower A-arms with coil springs; rear; swing axles with coil springs. Right hand drive. In the late 1950s Mercedes-Benz found itself with a fine lineup of modern, powerful engines but a somewhat dated range of body styles. This shortcoming was answered by the introduction of the new 220 Series at the 1959 Frankfurt Show. The second generation 220 had completely new and elegant bodywork, longer, wider and lower than before. Flanking the traditional Mercedes grill were distinctive vertically stacked headlights contoured into wings that sweep back to an angular tail. Combined with this attractive styling the 220 SE convertible offered the first production four seater to have the benefits of a fuel injected engine, producing 130bhp, along with revised suspension and disc brakes. The saloons far outnumbered the very desirable and more expensive cabriolet which is by far the rarest of the range today. The 220 SEb convertible on offer has had just one owner from new and the mileage is warranted as 78,018. It has been the subject of a recent major restoration which included a complete bare metal respray and the fitting of new genuine Mercedes factory wings and sills. The hood was replaced in 1978 in correct material and it has a correct red leather hood cover for use in the folded position. It is Described as being in excellent all round running condition and for the last 20 years has only been used in dry weather by the owner's wife. Recently issued with a new MoT certificate, valid until August 1996, it also comes complete with two spare headlamp units with lenses. A particularly fine example with an excellent provenance.

Auction archive: Lot number 122
Auction:
Datum:
9 Sep 1995
Auction house:
Christie's
London, King Street
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