1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEB Coupé W111

Highlights

• Formerly part of the renowned Kemp Auto Museum collection
• Features rare rear 'opera seats'
• Retrofitted with Fridgeking Air conditioning
• Beautifully preserved throughout

The Appeal

Oh Mercedes, when did it all go wrong? You used to build the most elegant, beautifully-made luxury saloons, coupés and convertibles in the world. And now you make the A Class.
The good news is, that Car & Classic is able to offer you the very best from the Mercedes-Benz back catalogue, namely this utterly gorgeous "Heckflosse" W111 220 SEB Coupé. Formerly part of the prestigious Kemp Auto Museum collection in the USA, this stunning car has since made its way to the UK and has been registered here since 2016.
The vendor tells us:
"The history of the vehicle is unknown, but I have had correspondence with a former museum employee who used the car for a short period before it was sold along with all the museum exhibits. He informed me that the car was purchased along with a convertible from an elderly couple who were members of the Mercedes Classic Owners Club. The car has the original Becker Mexico radio also. Although the underside of the vehicle is undercoated any inspection is welcome and it has clearly been done for protection not to hide any defects. The vehicle has been stored indoors and has both an indoor and outdoor cover."
As the photographs attest, this car presents impeccably for its age and is highly original throughout save for the retrofitted air conditioning.

The History and Paperwork

• US spec car with separate indicator repeaters
• No history available due to paperwork loss during museum closure
• Correspondence with a former museum employee revealed the car was purchased from an elderly couple who were members of the Mercedes Classic Owners Club
• Photos available from when the car was in the museum
• 28,675 miles indicated
• Exempt from road tax and MOT
• UK road-registered since August 2016

The Condition

• The vendor informs us that the car is free from corrosion and body filler, verified by inspecting inside the wings and door panels
• The elegant Coupé bodywork looks arrow straight and we note that both doors close nicely with tight shut lines
• Interior has a nice aged feel and the vendor states it is in very good condition
• Features opera seats in the rear
• Beautiful interior design
• The vendor informs us that the paintwork is in very smart condition with no noticeable marks
• Delightful patina to the original interior
• Optional and rare 'opera' seats
• Original Becker Mexico radio included
• The vendor notes that the underside of the vehicle is undercoated for protection, not to hide defects
• Dry-stored throughout current ownership
• Comes with both an indoor and outdoor cover

The Mechanics

• 2.2-litre straight-six petrol
• Four-speed manual gearbox
• Retrofitted with Fridgeking Air conditioning, which still works effectively
• The vendor says that the car starts without issue, drives and steers well, and the braking system functions correctly, stopping in a straight line
• Recently had new brake discs at the front, along with brake callipers and shock absorbers

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