1970 Mercedes Benz 200 Series Coupe 3.5 on 2040-cars
West Haverstraw, New York, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:M116.980
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Palomino
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 200-Series
Trim: 280 SE
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: rear wheel
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 105,000
Sub Model: 3.5 For
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
This particular 43 year old classic low grill coupe is a wonderful example of automotive geniuses at Mercedes at their finest as they came near the end of the 10 year run of this chassis was built. She is a 1970 model 3.5 coupe (emblem tab broken) with the most desirable floor shift,"Behr" a/c, and now refitted tastefully showing the outstanding original design and use of fresh leathers perfectly fitted that will fill your nose with the aroma of the new Palomino hides.As most would agree, the obvious beauty that catches anyones eye is the classic smooth and flowing lines. This low milage car has only been driven approximately 2400 miles per/year. The story of the 111 pillar-less coupe was retold to me by a Mercedes Benz USA trainer when at the headquarters of MBUSA in Montvale New Jersey. This remarkable vehicle chassis started its beginning when the designer -engineer Paul Bracq, designed it on a napkin. He was stuck by the simplicity of the arches of a famous bridge and he chose to recreate the simplicity of the line in the arch in the long simple curve of the roofline of the 111 chassis. Beautifully designed, his imagination gave birth to a vehicle automotive connoisseurs have admired for almost half a century. Clearly the coupe's sister vehicle the cabriolet,... has been easily appreciated by all, even revered. It long ago won a place among many an enthusiast. The general finery and quality of the 111 reflected the Mercedes-Benz nameplate it bore quite well and fetches quite often deeply into six figure$ in the marketplace for some time now. As convertibles usually are, they were always seen...while the coupes were just not as loudly "heard" till of late. The coupe version of the 111 chassis actually embodied Bracq's vision more purely all along. Now it appears the coupe is finally just now just beginning to experiencing its long overdue recognition and respect in the marketplace. Still affordable and very drivable, there were only 3270 of the coupes ever built. Some were either left to fade into time or even some converted into cabriolets. This vehicle represents some of the last hand built vehicles Mercedes ever built and the quality of that built is beyond reproach and has been proven many times over. Being the only affordable luxury 5-seat sedan for many decades it earned its prominence and still commands its place at the front of the valet line. Back in the day, only the super luxuries Rolls and Bentley were stiff competition. But as super-luxuries normally do, their value may rapidly declined and today is ironically challenged or most often static in comparison to the meteoric rise in value of the 111 coupe's and cabriolets.
I tried to compile a partial list of items performed or in need of attention. To be clear, I made a driver not a show car as I have wanted to enjoy the vehicle rain or shine, or just jump in to go with my family without fretting over every detail. She was abit dirty when first encountered but very straight, complete, and fully functional approximately 6years ago. Painted approximated 5years ago. All parts are present. Have some books and a partial tool kit.
stripped of all chrome and rubbers
soda blasted clean and treated
painstaikenly imperfections were adressed in an already straight body by a shop(not me just wrote the checks)
the interior was completly gutted
zebrano wood set for dash sent for refinishing ( a gentlemen in N.C. is amazing and I will happily reccomnd,)
New wool carpet
New leathers were fitted to the seats
cushions repaired or replaced where needed
New rubber fitted doors
New seals- front and rear windows vent window
New headliner
New floor pans, add sound deadening
wheels and tires in good shape
driven approx 6k miles over 6years of ownership
oil change, rear main seal replaced, belts checked
NO engine overheating issues
NO leaks or spots on garage floor
comfortable cruising at highway speeds
Needs
detail the engine
firewall pad
trunk seal
pass wiper
repair intermittent driver wiper
replace two Behr a/c knobs
vent lever on the xmas tree
install door trim to top of door panels (already covered in new leather)
install new seat belts (have old ones)
trunk seal
install visors
polish some chrome
install power antennae
Steering wheel cracked
minor align doors and windows better from being off for paint
It can be shipped world wide.
Thank you for you time and good luck !
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