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This 1972 Mercedes 220 type W115 of French origin is a 3rd hand car with 58.000 km; although this mileage cannot be verified as the meter is no longer working. He indicates that the car is in very good general condition, that it has a valid Technical Control and that it has had recent and regular maintenance. The seller specifies that its first owner was a high level rugby player from Clermont Ferrand who sold it to a shopkeeper from Clermont Ferrand. He has the old license plates.

On the outside the car is in very good condition. The paint has been redone 5 years ago, so there are only a few defects visible in the gallery. The right rear wing is rubbed. The exterior plastics and seals are in very good condition, as are the headlights. The seller indicates that this Mercedes is rust free. The wheel arches have been treated and repainted as well as the trunk bottom. He also specifies that the car is entirely original on the outside.

The interior is in very good condition and completely original. The upholstery has no tears or holes and shows very little wear. The steering wheel and the dashboard are in very good condition. The seller specifies that the plastic of the front door pockets are cracked. The on-board instrumentation and the electrical equipment are working normally. This 220 has power steering.

The 2.2 liter 4 cylinder engine developed 105 hp when it left the factory (type 220/8). The seller indicates that the mechanics work perfectly as well as the manual transmission. The engine is fully original. The seller indicates that the engine compressions are at original values. Recently, the vehicle has benefited from the following expenses:
- Valve stem seals
- Fuel pump
- Intermediate and exhaust silencer
- Oil filter and oil change

The car has its 4 original rims in very good condition with period tires in good condition. The car brakes normally. The four brake calipers and the four cradle silentblocks are new.

The seller is a private individual located in France in Grenoble (38) and accepts visits during the sale. The car is sold with its French registration (normal), a valid technical control of May 2020, the original description and conformity notice with the vehicle numbers and the old license plates.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Friday, June 5, 2020 08:00
Auction end date: Sunday, June 14, 2020 21:15
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