For Sale: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220S Fintail I purchased this 220S from the estate of the original owner on August 26th 2017.The car was originally ordered in Oslo Norway by a US Air Force Sr Master Sergeant on February 3rd 1961, and delivery was takien on June 6th 1962. Original purchase price: $3,775. According to his daughter, who I worked with on the purchase from the estate, After Oslo, her father was briefly stationed in Texas, then at McCord Air Force Base in Lakewood Washington. The car was... For Sale: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220S Fintail I purchased this 220S from the estate of the original owner on August 26th 2017.The car was originally ordered in Oslo Norway by a US Air Force Sr Master Sergeant on February 3rd 1961, and delivery was takien on June 6th 1962. Original purchase price: $3,775. According to his daughter, who I worked with on the purchase from the estate, After Oslo, her father was briefly stationed in Texas, then at McCord Air Force Base in Lakewood Washington. The car was driven regularly until 1986 when according to her, he drove the car home from his wife’s funeral, parked it, and never drove it again. The odometer shows 58592 miles and the log book confirms a mileage of around 55,000 When I purchased the car it was non-running but was said to run when parked. Over the course of the next few weeks I replaced all fluids, repaired a leaking gas line, replaced all filters, spark plugs, and cleaned the carbs, along with a complete replacement of brake lines and parts. We pretty quickly got the car running and shortly there after driving and stopping. The transmission is a 4 speed Hydrak system which has an electronically vacuum based clutch that engages when the stalk is manipulated. It takes a bit of practice and getting used to, but when you are comfortable with it, it’s a great system. Due to the detailed history, records, and uniqueness of the car I chose to “preserve” it rather than restore it. My goal for the car was to use it as the get-away and photo vehicle for our wedding, when we chose to get married at Lemay - America’s Car Museum during the Hero’s of Bavaria exhibit. It was perfect and the car performed flawlessly. Since then the car has very rarely been driven. It turns a lot of heads and get a lot of attention. It’s a survivor and not a show piece, necessarily, but cleans up nice and get a TON of attention. There are not a lot of these cars left on the road and the Hydrak transmission is very rare in the US. The car also comes with AC, which was an option when new. It is non functional, but I’m sure with the right servicing it could work again. All in all, this Mercedes is a great candidate for restoration, restomod, or kept as a driving survivor. It’s a cool car with a lot of character and a great history. I have many more photos and extensive records of the vehicle, including the original bill of sale, german and english workshop manuals, and more.

Original ad title: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220s