This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220D was purchased new by the seller’s aunt in 1971 and remained with the original owner through 2006 when the current owner and seller inherited the 220D. The car shows an original and documented 127k miles with 52 years of service records included in the sale. Finished in China Blue with a white roof over Bamboo MB-Tex (704), power is provided by a naturally aspirated 2.2-liter inline-4 diesel paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Features include narrow bumpers, an exterior drivers side mirror, paint-matched hub caps, air-conditioning, and a rebuilt Becker head unit with integrated auxiliary input and Bluetooth. This example shows complete documentation since new and 52 years of service records. The seller ensured the car underwent mechanical restoration in 2007 and has maintained the car as needed with over 11k miles added. The car has received an A/C recharge, and comprehensive check-up in anticipation of a sale. This example is offered with complete service records, an original tool kit, two keys, and a clean North Carolina title. 

The body was professionally stripped and repainted in 2007 in factory China Blue with a White roof. All the original trim appears to be present and the glass is in good condition  no signs of cracks or pitting. Exterior features include an antenna, a driver’s side wing mirror, polished windshield washer nozzles, and narrow bumpers. The seller mentions the body is rust-free and the driver-side fender and wheel well have been replaced previously due to damage from a deer in the late 1970’s. In 2007 the seller had additional sound deadening added to the cabin for noise insulation. 

This example shows original 14x5.5” wheels wrapped in Goodyear whitewall tires measuring 185/75 on all four corners. Paint matched China Blue hubcaps remain in good shape and a full-size spare is included in the trunk. A spare set of painted hubcaps are included in the sale and pictured in the gallery. 

The cabin is upholstered in Bamboo MB-Tex across the seats, door cards, armrests, and head rests. The cabin is noted to be largely original with all carpets and floor mats intact. The cabin features safety belts, air conditioning, manual-wind windows, and a rebuilt Becker head unit with integrated auxiliary input and Bluetooth. The dashboard is noted to be crack-free. 

The original black steering wheel has been wrapped in brown leather and frames VDO instrumentation including a 110-mph speedometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. Set between the two gauges is a quartz-movement clock. The odometer shows 27k miles with one rollover noted and approximately 11k of which have been added by the seller. 

The 2.2L OM615 Diesel 4-Cylinder is mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Output was rated at 59 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque when new. This example shows complete documentation since new and 52 years of service records. The seller ensured the car underwent mechanical restoration in 2007 and has maintained the car as needed with over 11k miles added.The car has received an A/C recharge, and comprehensive check-up in anticipation of a sale. Underside photos have been included by the seller. 

This example is offered with complete service records, an original tool kit, a second set of hubcaps, two keys, and a clean North Carolina title.

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