1st Oct, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1971 Mercedes Benz 220
RHD example, specified with manual transmission
****NO RESERVE***
Registration - TNB 618J
Chassis - 11501060061863
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 88,000 km
The stunning-looking 2.2-litre W115 Mercedes on offer was a South African build car that remained in that car-friendly climate until being imported into this country in 2016, and has had just two keepers since arriving on these shores. It is finished in a pleasing shade of mid-blue and trimmed in brown leather. Aside of a slight tear in the driver’s seat it is hard to fault the car’s overall condition, which certainly belies its age. The vendor confirms that it is devoid of rust or rot and that he has personally been responsible for the most recent bout of maintenance. He currently grades the four-speed manual transmission and four-door bodywork as ‘excellent’, and the four-cylinder petrol engine and upholstery as ‘average’; grades that would seem a bit harsh on the face of it. The Benz is now being sold complete with colour-matched seat belts throughout, a Kenwood stereo system, and a ‘massive’ history file containing a mix of books, manuals, magazine articles, service history etc. The total indicated mileage of just 88,647 kilometers (55,083 miles) is believed to be correct.
The Paul Bracq-penned W114/W115 series of three-box Mercedes saloons and coupes was launched in 1968 and remained in production until it was replaced by the W123. The cars were offered with a choice of no less than 11 different engines ranging in size from a four-cylinder 2.0-litre petrol unit to 3.0-litre five-cylinder diesel one. A total of 1,919,056 examples of the mark were built over the nine years, 1,852,008 of which were saloons. In addition to three different plants in their native Germany, the cars were also manufactured or assembled from CKD kits in Portugal, Venezuela, Argentina and South Africa, from the where the sale car originated. Found to be robust and reliable, the model soon found favour with taxi drivers the world over and, displayed within its Stuttgart museum, Mercedes has a 1976 240D saloon that was formerly the property of a Greek tax driver who clocked up a total of 2.9million miles with the car.
In summary:
- A splendid example imported from South Africa in 2016
- Just two UK keepers and a very credible 55,083 miles to date
- Comes complete with massive history file
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
****NO RESERVE***
Registration - TNB 618J
Chassis - 11501060061863
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 88,000 km
The stunning-looking 2.2-litre W115 Mercedes on offer was a South African build car that remained in that car-friendly climate until being imported into this country in 2016, and has had just two keepers since arriving on these shores. It is finished in a pleasing shade of mid-blue and trimmed in brown leather. Aside of a slight tear in the driver’s seat it is hard to fault the car’s overall condition, which certainly belies its age. The vendor confirms that it is devoid of rust or rot and that he has personally been responsible for the most recent bout of maintenance. He currently grades the four-speed manual transmission and four-door bodywork as ‘excellent’, and the four-cylinder petrol engine and upholstery as ‘average’; grades that would seem a bit harsh on the face of it. The Benz is now being sold complete with colour-matched seat belts throughout, a Kenwood stereo system, and a ‘massive’ history file containing a mix of books, manuals, magazine articles, service history etc. The total indicated mileage of just 88,647 kilometers (55,083 miles) is believed to be correct.
The Paul Bracq-penned W114/W115 series of three-box Mercedes saloons and coupes was launched in 1968 and remained in production until it was replaced by the W123. The cars were offered with a choice of no less than 11 different engines ranging in size from a four-cylinder 2.0-litre petrol unit to 3.0-litre five-cylinder diesel one. A total of 1,919,056 examples of the mark were built over the nine years, 1,852,008 of which were saloons. In addition to three different plants in their native Germany, the cars were also manufactured or assembled from CKD kits in Portugal, Venezuela, Argentina and South Africa, from the where the sale car originated. Found to be robust and reliable, the model soon found favour with taxi drivers the world over and, displayed within its Stuttgart museum, Mercedes has a 1976 240D saloon that was formerly the property of a Greek tax driver who clocked up a total of 2.9million miles with the car.
In summary:
- A splendid example imported from South Africa in 2016
- Just two UK keepers and a very credible 55,083 miles to date
- Comes complete with massive history file
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 1st Oct, 2023
Our October auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes.
Viewing Days:
Saturday 30th September, 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 1st October, 9am - 12 noon
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