• Address: Dover, MA 02030 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/05/09

MERCEDES 220S FINTAIL (1960)

An everyday classic and a part of Auto history that can be yours today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W111

"The Mercedes 220 and 220S were part of the middle range or Mercedes saloons built from 1958 to 1968.

The 220S is considered by collectors to be amoung the best of the group, a cut above the lower models and one of the first cars to feature crumple zones and, from April 1962, a dual hydraulic braking system (these two systems were seen as the beginning of safety engineering in current motor vehicles).

Born into an era when Mercedes were still in love with the idea of the swing axle, the "Fintails" at least had the low pivot type - favoured by most drivers and deemed to provide better road holding ability.

Today there are still many "Finnies" on the road, such was the high build quality of these cars, and because the fins that were to date the design of the car so quickly are now seen as an excercise in design and beauty the 220 and 220S are appreciating in value."

Instead of typing everything about the car simply come over and inspect the car and drive it (gear shift).

Since 2005 I have, and continue to, drive the car on a daily basis as it was meant to be used. No CLASSIC plates on this one - just regular so no restrictions on use or mileage.

All "original" historical manuals are included -

(1) Owners Manual;
(2) Catalog "A" 1959 <- pictures of every "nut & bolt", from the engine to the seats, to build the car;
(3) Service Book;
(4) MB Production Program <- Extremely Rare;
(5) Directory of Authorized MB Dealers in the US Nov 18th 1959;
(6) Bill of Sale from Owls Head Transportation Museum (Owls Head, MAINE);
(7) Maine Official Transporation Map 1974; (8) Various Service / Repair Invoices from the last 49 years;
(9) Original NY Times (Monday July 18th 1966) article - "The Mercedes Benz 250S - the $6400 car that's loaded with engineering instead of status".
10) Last but not least - Hans Lepiorz's Business card from 1959. He was MB's Export head in Stuttgart

As I work from home I can show you the car at most hours of the day. I am based off Route 109 between Dover & North Walpole.

Contact DAVEY on 617 710 9489 until 7:00pm EST.

Open to "REALISTIC" & "SENSIBLE" offers.

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