1971 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

Sedan

6 cylinder

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

Originally a California car, spent last few years in Seattle, 117k miles. Rare optional AC and power sunroof, both in working condition. Very original unmolested car with one repaint many years ago, very much rust free in excellent mechanical condition. You can drive this one across the country today! Body is basically very straight, but has multiple small imperfections. Some areas of clearcoat peeling, some bruises and scratches. Paint has been touched up in several areas. The car looks good from 15 feet away, but what it really needs is new paint, which would make this car a show stopper. Chrome and anodized trim is in good to excellent condition. Glass is perfect w/o cracks or scratches. Good weatherstripping throughout. Interior is a 9 out of 10, which is amazing considering the vintage. Seats are perfect, carpets are very good. Dash is very nice too. Headliner is great. Engine is excellent, perfect compression of 170-175lbs across all 6 cylinders, very smooth, powerful and quiet. No smoke of funny noises of any kind! Fresh valve adjustment, oil and filter. Keeps good temperature. Ignition system is new. Carburators are in good tune and well synchronized. The car starts instantly, idles and accelerates very smoothly. In fact, if you didn't know the car is carbureted, you'd think it's a modern fuel injected engine! Wonderful drivability! Transmission has been fully serviced with new fluid and filter, new vacuum modulator, new shifter bushings and adjustment. It shifts through the gears like butter. Power steering works excellent and is quiet. Brakes have been fully overhauled and work perfectly. Recent radiator, front end, shocks and exhaust. All lights and gauges work, including the clock! All window winders work. Tires are new. To sum it up, the car is a great driver, quiet, smooth and very powerful. It always packs an extra punch, even at freeway speeds, and is a great cruiser. It tracks straight, stops straight and generally feels very tight. Almost a modern car feel, which is what classic Benz are known for! Things that will require attention: The car will need a new paint job to be perfect, although presentable as-is. Dash wood could stand refinishing, it is dull from age. 2 of the heater control knobs are broken, but I will include replacements. One of the carburators seeps a bit of fuel to the outside and could stand a new gasket. AC needs new compressor belt and recharge. You can consider this car a "light" project, as it does have few needs. However, it's a car that can be used right away, and little things can be taken care of time permitting. Rare find in this condition, you will not be disappointed! Clear WA title is open, signed off by previous owner with a Bill of sale to me, and I will include a Bill of sale to the winning bidder. This is all that's needed to transfer ownership. If the buyer requests a title to be in the seller's name, I will have this done within 48 hours at an added cost of $200. Seller will assist with shipping logistics if needed. Please contact me for a shipping quote. Please contact with any questions, or to make arrangements to inspect the car. Thank you target="_blank">