1962 Mercedes Benz SE220 Coupe all original ONE OWNER, restorable

Description for Mercedes-Benz Other 1962

1962 Mercedez Benz 220SE Couple purchased by the seller in 1962 in Germany. Given to her mother to drive between 1962 and 1997 and returned by her mother to the seller in 1997. This car is a unique one-owner 53 year old classic Mercedes. In 1997 the car was driven to Portland from Sacramento and stored in the seller's (current owner's) garage since 1997 since that time. It was not been started since 1997. Driven to Portland in 1997; stored in seller's garage since then All original body and engine. partsMinimal if any noticeable rust on the exterior or underbodyOne ownerNo accidentsBlack CA plateBody oxidized due to sun deterioration; leather in front seat and dash sun damagedTransmission changed from stick to automatic in the 1960'sHeadliner in excellent condition except for tear near rear view mirrorWheels changed from European to US in the 1960's. Seller retained original wheels which are part of the packageNo accidents. body in good original condition except for oxidationLeather interior in front seats is sun damaged. Back seat very good condition burgundy leatherOregon title. clear in hands of sellerMercedes maintenance manuals and other documents are available from the sellerThis car is being sold 'as is' with no guarantees as to the quality or operating condition of the car or any of the parts in the car and no assurance that the car will start or be in sound running condition after it is started. The seller will warrant that the car was driven to Portland from Sacramento and was in good mechanical condition with no major mechanical problems when stored in the seller's garage in 1997. The buyer would be required to make a deposit of $1500 upon purchase and complete the purchase with presentation of a cashier's check or wire balance of purchase price to seller within 10 days of deposit. Buyer will be expected to pick up the vehicle within two weeks of the end of the auction. Buyer must arrange for transportation of the vehicle to include removal of car from seller's garage. recognizing that the car has an automatic transmission and has not been driven since 1997. Buyer responsible for any damages caused to the premises of the seller in conjunction with the removal of the automobile.