Description
Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb | 1964
Highlights
– 2.2-litre straight-six engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Rare “Heckflosse” (Fintail) sedan
– First registered in France then imported to Germany around 2016
– Black exterior with striking red leather interior and wood dashboard trim
– Extensive restoration in 2024 by a Mercedes classic car specialist, with over €24,000 invested
The seller offers for sale this 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb, powered by a 2.2-litre inline six-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. This Heckflosse sedan presents in black over a red leather interior, showing 99,999 km on the odometer. The car was first registered in France in the Vendée department and delivered new by Royal Elysées S.A. in Paris on May 14, 1964. It was imported to Germany around July 2016 and has been in the current owner’s hands since 2017. The red leather interior carries minor, age-related surface cracks, and the wood dashboard trim is intact. Chrome is largely in good original condition, with only minor scratches and a small dent on the rear side window frame chrome. The car retains its original French supercharged horn. The vehicle is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and carries a German registration.
The Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb belongs to the W111 series, produced from 1959 to 1968 and colloquially known as the “Heckflosse” or Fintail for its distinctive tailfin styling. The 220 SEb was the fuel-injected variant of the 220 range, featuring a 2.2-litre straight-six with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, a technically sophisticated choice for its era. The W111 was the first Mercedes-Benz model to feature a crumple zone body structure, and the Fintail series is widely regarded as one of the definitive expressions of early 1960s European luxury motoring.
In 2024, the car underwent a comprehensive restoration by a Mercedes classic car specialist. Works carried out include a fully overhauled rear axle, rebuilt cylinder head, overhauled front axle, fully overhauled new steering gear, new steering damper, renewed speedometer illumination, new clutch, new power steering pump and new battery. Total investment exceeds €24,000. A Classic Data appraisal from June 2024 awarded an Overall Condition 2 rating. Approximately 350 km have been covered since the restoration was completed.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
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This car is currently located in: Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
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