Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Coupé | 1961

Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Coupé | 1961

Highlights:

– 2.2-litre fuel-injected inline six-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– Reupholstered in new leather, with new door trim throughout

– Fitted with four new tyres

– Bodywork and paintwork in need of attention, with some corrosion still to be addressed

The seller offers for sale this 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Coupé, equipped by a 2.2-litre fuel-injected inline six-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. This example has recently been reupholstered in new leather, with new door trim fitted throughout, and the engine has been fully rebuilt and now runs. Four new tyres have also been fitted. The floor coverings on both the passenger and driver’s side, as well as in the rear of the cabin, are missing and still need to be replaced.

The bodywork and paintwork require attention, with some corrosion present that will need to be addressed, and the car would benefit from a full repaint. The overall presentation is moderate at this stage, reflecting the work that remains to be completed, though the car has a valid roadworthiness inspection and is described by the seller as usable.

The Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Coupé belongs to the W111 “fintail” family introduced in the late 1950s, with the elegant pillarless coupé body arriving shortly after the saloon to offer a more sporting and exclusive alternative within the range. Fitted with Bosch fuel injection, the six-cylinder engine gave the 220 SEb notably smooth and refined performance for its era, and the coupé’s lower, more rakish roofline and reduced glasshouse set it apart visually from the four-door cars on which it was based. Produced in relatively limited numbers compared to the saloon, the 220 SEb Coupé remains a comparatively rare and distinguished example of early-1960s Mercedes-Benz engineering.

With its clean chrome detailing, pillarless door architecture and refined fuel-injected six-cylinder engine, the 220 SEb Coupé represents a distinctive and comparatively rare piece of Mercedes-Benz history from the fintail era. For collectors willing to complete the cosmetic work still required, it offers the opportunity to bring a rebuilt and freshly reupholstered example back to full presentation.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Condition of the interior

1 — Poor. Severe damage or mechanical issues; may not be drivable.

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: Évora district, Portugal.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Portugal registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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