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This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 Sb fintail is offered by the Vault Classic Cars, a California vintage car dealer. Please call us at 714-401-1047 with any questions during Pacific Daylight business hours. We have shipped many cars overseas.
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This car has just been released from the estate of the man who owned it since 1972 ! We have the California pink title from ’72, as well as some of these great photos showing the car on vacation.
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This car was driven regularly until 2012, making some great memories for the owner. I’d like to think that he’s in the great 2 lane road in the sky, with no traffic and a full tank of gas!
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And here it is today, a nice old survivor, a tribute to the high quality that Mercedes built into all their cars, especially back then! Although it’s not a restored car, It’s running and driveable now. It has a 2.2 Liter 6 cylinder engine, a 4 speed manual transmission – with shifter on the column ! It was originally equipped with Factory Air Conditioning, although the compressor is no longer located under the hood as it should be, instead it’s included with the car.
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Here it is in action! It runs and drives fairly well, although I don’t think I would take it on a long vacation now, after just waking it up after 2 years of slumber !
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There’s the great Mercedes-Benz grille and 3 pointed star hood ornament.
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These cars look great in black! Of course, black shows everything too, like the shallow dent in the rear door and the rust spots in all 4 doors!
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There’s a lot of history with that badge!
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In 1961, Mercedes Benz thought that THIS was a FIN, bless their 3 pointed hearts ! They had obviously not seen the Cadillac offering of that same year !
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The rear bumper and trunk both have dents. I think any competent bumper refinisher could straighten this bumper, but that is fun that the next owner gets to have ! Also note that the Sticker is from 2012, but the registration was paid up through July of 2014. This means there are no Back DMV fees due, just sales tax and next years DMV fees if the car stays in California.
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Here’s a good shot of the right side. The tires are Michelin radials that look very recent – lots of tread, excellent condition. Note the missing trim strips at the lower edge of the car.
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Here’s the interior, all stock. Seats were redone in vynil at some point, with the driver’s seat showing a bit of distress and some tears.
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The guages all work except the gas guage, which flutters quite a bit. It shows 27,000 miles, which has surely rolled over from 100,000. It’s sold mileage exempt.
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There’s the dash, and “Kuhlmeister” AC unit. The AC is not working, nor is the heater. Note the 8 Track AM/FM radio, which actually puts out some noise.
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Big Mercedes Steering wheel, in nice shape except for the crack on the top.
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The Carpeting is original German squareweave, but it shows it’s age, especially in the driver’s area.
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The driver’s seat.
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The Rear Seat.
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The package tray, showing the bare sheetmetal.
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Rear Doorpanel
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Driver Doorpanel.
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Front right doorpanel.
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The little engine that could, the mercedes 2.2 liter 6 cylinder. It fires right up and hums like a sewing machine. I notice some tailpipe smoke when I fire it up, but it diminishes as the car is driven.
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Stock and authentic.
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There’s the overly complex air cleaner assembly !
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A good old car that just needs a bit of love. The paint is fairly old.
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The floors are really nice and solid, if you look at the video, I show the car up on the lift in more detail.
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Excellent original floorpans.
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More clean sheetmetal underneath.
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It’s a nice old car, one that, with some TLC and love, could be returned to it’s original glory.
Offered by the Vault Classic Cars, Fullerton, CA. Please call us with any questions at 714-401-1047 .
International customers are welcome to buy ! We’ve sent many cars overseas.
THERE IS NO COOLING OFF PERIOD UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A CONTRACT CANCELLATION OPTION. California law does not provide for a “cooling off” period for vehicle lease or purchase contracts. Therefore, you cannot later cancel such a contract simply because you change your mind, decide the vehicle costs too much, or wish you had acquired a different vehicle. After you sign a motor vehicle purchase or lease contract, it may only be cancelled with the agreement of the seller or lessor or for legal cause, such as fraud. However, California law does require the seller to offer a 2 day contract cancellation option on used vehicles with a purchase price of less than $40,000, subject to certain statutory conditions. See the vehicle contract cancellation option agreement for details.
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The prospective purchaser of a vehicle may, at his or her own expense and with the approval of the dealer, have the vehicle inspected by an independent third party either on or off the dealership premises. All Prices shown DO NOT include California Sales Tax, DMV fees, smog certificate on post-1975 vehicles, Documentation fees, and any late registration fees owed to DMV. Out of state customers are responsible to pay sales tax and any other government fees in their own state. Out of state customers are not required to pay California Sales Tax and DMV fees IF the car is shipped by ICC licensed carrier, AND a notarized statement of delivery is signed upon delivery. If you fly in and drive it home, we are required to charge Tax and DMV for driving on California roads ! Car is sold mileage exempt due to age, meaning it’s not possible to know the exact mileage on a car of this age. All signed contract documentation must be received AND full payment received before the car will be released to the new owner.
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Sold AS-IS, with NO WARRANTY. Sold Mileage exempt, meaning it’s not possible to know the original mileage. We encourage you to either inspect the car yourself or enlist the services of an inspector. The car may have minor or major flaws that are not evident in the photos and description, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to inspect the car or have it inspected before purchase.
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We are happy to work with legitimate overseas buyers, and we can assist with getting the car shipped to most international ports. Shipping is at buyers expense, the car is sold FOB Anaheim, CA. There is an additional $200 cost to flatbed the car to any freight forwarder in the Los Angeles, CA area. Please contact us with any questions during Pacific business daylight hours at 714-401-1047