1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Coupe

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire 25000 - 30000 Registration No: EYY 150B Chassis No: 11102120060643 MOT: Exempt � A rare, UK-supplied 'Fintail' Coupe fitted with power steering and four-speed manual transmission � Extensively restored by renowned Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Frank Dale & Stepsons � Subsequently used to help launch a Mercedes-Benz main dealer service centre � Decidedly handsome combination of Dark Blue paintwork with Cream leather upholstery � Among the 1960s most stylish coupes Penned by Paul Bracq and first shown to the press at the re-opening of the Daimler-Benz museum in February 1961, the W111-series 220SE Coupe was notably rakish. Powered by a 2195cc SOHC straight-six engine (120bhp / 151lbft) allied to four-speed manual or optional automatic transmission, the pillarless four-seater coupe boasted all-round independent suspension, disc / drum brakes and a 106mph top speed. Of the 14,173 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Coupes built between 1961 and 1965 just 776 were to right-hand drive specification. A fair proportion of these came to the UK (other RHD markets encompassing: South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Malta, Singapore and Malaysia etc). More information to follow