Mercedes Benz 220 SEb W111 Coupé (1963)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 179 photos
• Paint thickness measurement
• Video including test drive
• Body nearly fully restored; no work required
• Note: A chip in the paint is visible on the left rear wheel well in the photos. This has since been professionally repaired (see photos 199–202)

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1963
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 2.2-liter inline-six gasoline engine with 120 PS
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: black leather upholstery
• TÜV valid through 05/2028
• Features:
  Becker Europa stereo radio

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is white
• The body has been largely restored
• The paint has already been repainted and is in good condition with only slight patina
• No known rust

Interior

• Black leather interior
• The seats have been reupholstered
• The interior is in well-maintained condition with a slight patina
• No damage to the interior is known

Mechanics

• The vehicle is roadworthy and registered
• The engine runs, has an estimated mileage of 193,499 miles, and leaks oil quite heavily
• The fuel injection pump requires a starter switch to start after prolonged periods of inactivity
• The automatic transmission shifts smoothly and reliably
• Last service in May 2026

History

Ownership History

• Cannot be fully traced; likely 3rd owner
• 2017 to present: current owner
• 2013 to 2017: previous owner
• Initial registration in the U.S.

Service History

• March 2, 2018: Welding work on side sills/floor with rust removal, adjusting valve clearance + replacing spark plugs, checking & adjusting fuel injection system, and more
• June 15, 2018: Chain tensioner replaced; ignition cables and connectors replaced; engine oil and brake fluid changed
• March 25, 2019: Front cross member completely replaced, underbody treatment & repainting
• Extensive documentation, including invoices and photographs, available on CD
• May 2026: Last service

Documents

• Documentation including invoices and photographs on CD
• ClassicData brief evaluation, grade 2-
• Vehicle registration certificate + title

Summary

For sale is a 1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb W111 Coupé (U.S. specification). The vehicle was purchased in 2017 and has since undergone extensive body restoration and refurbishment of the leather interior. The exterior and paint are in good condition. The engine runs but has an oil leak. The automatic transmission functions flawlessly. Extensive documentation on CD is available and will be included with the vehicle.