Unrestored vehicle that spent over 50 years with same family in Monterey, CA

Description for Mercedes-Benz 200-Series 1956

This piano black Mercedes Benz 220s is an elegant and well-crafted vehicle. It runs, rives and stops as it should. Originally purchased by an American airline pilot in Genoa, taly and shipped to the USA. The original bill of sale will be included in the sale. (see photos) The pilot and his family moved to the West Coast, ebble Beach area where the car spent over fifty-two years under the same ownership. Aside from the front seating surfaces, he car is remarkably original. All hardware is present including high-grade German stainless steel. Comes with original Solex Dual Carbs and Knecht air cleaner.

The sumptuous interior features solid oak woodwork and push button electric ignition as well as the original headliner.

Doors close with precision and a satisfying thunk! Car has been repainted, ut shows no evidence of accidents outside of dings, ents and scratches, s can be expected from a 60 year old unrestored vehicle. Despite paint surface flaws, s stunning in photos and in person.

There are two rust areas on the front bonnet.

The vehicle runs really well as the fuel pump and carbs were recently restored to a high level. The car was purchased from a fellow car enthusiast who worked on the transmission and dialed-in the car's mechanical systems.

• Recently rebuilt fuel pump with OEM diaphragm by Mercedes Ponton specialist.

• Two recently rebuilt original SOLEX carbs. Work performed by Solex Specialist.

• Includes original bill of sale from Geneva, witzerland. See photos.

• Includes 4 binders of shop manuals for 220s and sister model 190 as well as Solex carb guide.

• 4-speed column shift manual transmission shifts smoothly

• Sale includes original Black California license plate.

• Sale includes custom-fitted premium Covercraft car cover.

• Pebble Beach License plate holder is NOT included in the sale.

• As the car is a '56, t may qualify for the Mille Miglia.

If you have questions about the car, lease do not hesitate to call me at (818) 585-3746. I will assist earnest buyer in arranging shipment in the event the car sells out of state or out of country.