1955 Mercedes 300 W186 300b

Mercedes Benz 300b

- Adenauer -

Presidential vehicle from Ghana, Accra

Gold Coast, Africa (British Crown Colony until 1956)

Year of manufacture: 1955

State limousine four-door 300 B

Output: 125 bhp (92 kW)

Engine capacity: 3000 (2975 cc)

Cylinders: 6

Top speed: 160 km/ h

Original mileage: 79, 800 miles, 15, 000 miles since restoration

Chassis number: 186. the details below

Engine number: the details below 0352

Gearbox: Manual four-speed

First registration: 1. 7. 1955 Ghana, Re-registration 15. 5. 1996

Classic vehicle assessment, H-registration plate 15. 5. 1996

Colour: black with clear lacquer

Interior trim: full red leather

Complete restoration 1992 – 1996

Body separated from chassis. Body completely cleaned in alkaline bath and subsequently repainted inside and out

The chassis and axles were shot-blasted and completely rebuilt.

Engine and gearbox professionally overhauled by Mercedes specialist.

The entire electrical system was renewed.

Chrome parts were replaced or re-chromed.

The leather interior was completely remade by the upholsterer including seat padding. The same applies to door panels, carpeting and headlining including boot.

Steeringwheel ivory new, all wooden parts professionally restored and painted.

Special features and equipment

- Right-hand drive (very rare)

- Special tyres: Kontio 235/ 75 R 15 10PR

- Whitewall 83 mm (new)

- Stainless steel exhaust system

- Factory-fitted reinforced braking system, as well as

- Large radiator

- Reinforced three-phase alternator, 20 Ah battery (new)

- Automatic level control

- Power steering (EZ Electric Power Steering)

- 2 vehicle standards (vehicle flagpoles)

- with flag case

- Dual rear windows

- Historic spotlights

- Halogen headlights, LED rear lights

- Becker Brescia radio with vibrator

- Sony stereo system with 10-disc CD changer (glove compartment)

- Hand-crafted central switch console

- Spare wheel new

- MOT: new

- Major service 5/ 2026

- Concours condition – Classic Data 2 +

- Asking price €95, 000 (o. n. o.)