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1964 Mercedes-Benz 220sE Sedan Registration no. Dln-190 (NSW)…
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Sydney
Date:
13-Nov-2010
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1964 Mercedes-Benz 220sE Sedan Registration no. Dln-190 (NSW) Expires 29/01/11Chassis no. 11101462057471Engine no. 12798222007610, Mercedes-Benz debuted four typically well-engineered new models at the Frankfurt show in 1959 - the 220sE among them - all of which shared the same basic unitary-construction bodyshell and all-round independent suspension. Longer than their predecessors, the restyled newcomers featured a wider radiator shell, wrap-around windscreen, wider rear window, vertically positioned twin headlamps and discrete tail fins, giving rise to the Fintail nickname.the new 220sE was the range topping single-overhead camshaft six cylinder, boasting fuel injection and increased compression ratio of 8.7 to 1, raising maximum output to a healthy 120bhp from 2,195cc. Top speed was a touch under 110mph, with 60mph attainable in under 13 seconds, the 220sE was distinguished from its cheaper siblings through the use of additional chrome and twin rear bumpers, the new W111 model range was generally a better handling, faster, better made car than the outgoing Pontons, with the option of power-steering and Hydrak automatic clutch, the latter proving less than popular and a proper four-speed automatic transmission was made available from 1961, the interior was typical Daimler-Benz, with form following function and was beautifully finished. Details like the ribbon speedo May seem quirky today but were all the rage in period, the delightfully original 220sE offered for sale here was built in 1964 and sold new by York Motors (stock number 1252) and first registered in New South Walesas Dln-190 on July 31st, 1964, the original service book is stamped by Mercedes-Benz Sydney and York Motors until 1967, thereafter by Amaroo Motors and from 1977, by Marshalls Motors in Granville, NSW, the last stamp dates from 1990 with the mileage reading 106,756 and is now showing 127,450. Accompanying the car is an extensive file containing sundry invoices and receipts, all the original books and a toolkit, the 220sE presents in time-warp condition with paint almost certainly the original factory paint, while the interior has been remarkably well preserved, the Mercedes-Benz is registered in NSW until January 2011 and will be sold with pink slip (if sold within NSW).
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Motor Vehicles: Motor Cars