Mercedes Benz 300S Coupe 1955 Black with original Burgundy leather interior
Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Model: | 300-Series |
SubModel: | 300S Coupe |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | Original Burgundy Leather |
Year: | 1955 |
Mileage: | 107,000 |
VIN: | 188011.5500020 |
Color: | Black |
Engine: | 2996cc SOHC Inline 6 Cyl. |
Cylinders: | 6 |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Burgundy |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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Private seller |
Description of 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Original Burgundy Leather |
Original,well preserved,matching numbers less than 107,000km from new.Extensive mechanical restoration in 2016 including such preserved details of the Becker Radio,Hirschmann Aerial and more.History file,original books & tools with copy of factory build sheet.Car presently in the UK.Viewing is very welcome. Recently embarked on an 18-month extensive mechanical refurbishment by the renowned specialists at Thornley Kelham Ltd. of Cirencester, UK. The work included a rebuild of the engine, braking and suspension systems, and the installment of the popular EZ electric power steering system. The system is easily reversible, and the original steering column is accompanying the sale of the car. Thornley Kelham would also attend to many cosmetic aspects of the highly original Mercedes-Benz, including much attention to the paint and bright work. A binder can be found in the cars history file, describing the comprehensive work in detail. Today, this luxurious Mercedes-Benz presents very well throughout, and is believed to have been cared for by just five owners from new, and the odometer reading of less than 107,000 kilometers is indeed believed to be original. The 300S is offered with an instruction manual and parts book, tool set, jack, a copy of the original Mercedes-Benz factory build sheet, and an extensive history file containing many photos and receipts from work performed on the car. The interior features a set of beautifully made luggage matching the cars original interior color, and a luxurious Becker Mexico Radio with auto-tune and Hirshman antenna. |