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Wednesday, February 02, 2011

STEVE CATES: FOR SALE - BEAUTIFUL 1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 220s


1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S

Completely restored – No rust, no scratches, no chips, no dings, no drips.

Slight Custom/Upgrade – Pearl White exterior paint – Tan leather interior – champagne color headliner

5,000 miles since engine overhaul and brakes system rebuilt by Mercedes authorized shop

3,000 miles since:

Rebuilt alternator, starter, water pump, transmission, differential, front end, carburetors, instrument cluster, temperature gauge, heater cores; engine cooling jacket covers replaced, complete exhaust system and related gaskets, 12 volt battery.

ALL new rubber – windshield seal, rear window seal, door gaskets, thresholds, pedals, trunk and trunk handle seal, door handle seals, U-channel around windows, door glass “fuzzy strips”, bumper bracket support pad, bumper support sleeve, wing-window (vent) seals, tail light seals, front turn signal seals, hood bumper set, gas fill door stop, white-walled tires (4).

Rechromed: all bumper parts, all door handles, grill shell, and steering ring, etc.

New ivory steering wheel

Professional carpet, door panel, headliner, interior door beading trim, and seat upholstery installation.

Glass is perfect – no cracks or scratches

Need attention: driver’s door lock lever part need replaced; fuel gauge needle very slightly bent; although instrument cluster rebuilt speedometer not working but odometer is (likely simple fix); two small red reflectors on either side of trunk should be replaced; windshield wiper blades (never driven in rain or snow) need replacing.

Always kept in climate controlled garage.

First non-family owner

For any questions call Steve at (701) 223-6172

 

Ebay listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-Mercedes-220S-Restored-Ponton-beauty-function-/220733824778?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3364c2df0a

 

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Comments

Avatar for Kimberly Bedwell Smith

Steve,
Loved the work done on our grandparents’ former 1959 Mercedes. I vividly remember being driven in it to go to their home in Santa Cruz in the 70s. At that time it had red interior.  We were sorry to see it go, but OBVIOUSLY it has been in wonderful hands. I hope you find a great new home for it. I now have my mother’s 1980 450SL, which runs well. It just needs a few minor things done. But there’s nothing like a classic Mercedes…in my book! Grea job bringing back a beauty!

Kimberly Bedwell Smith on February 10, 2011 at 09:44 pm

It is a wonderful car. I have given so many people rides and my father loved to drive it around when he came to visit us. It is a car that little children walking on the sidewalk look up and point, smile and wave as you drive by. A number of great weddings as well. I get great consolation in the fact that it was bought by a guy who is going to give it to his father as a present. If you believe in it (and I don’t) good karma. A beautiful machine that is warm and fuzzy as well. I sometimes wonder what Ed B. thought about the work?

Steve Cates on February 10, 2011 at 11:34 pm
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