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1961 Other Makes Mercedes Benz 300 D Adenauer 300 D Adenauer on 2040-cars

US $22,500.00
Year:1961 Mileage:72965 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Beckwourth, California, United States

Beckwourth, California, United States

If you have any questions or would like to view the car in person please email me at: rudy.hazinski@offcolormail.com .

**** Attention Classic Car lovers Collectors, Investors.**** Listed for Sale is my Beautiful 1961 Mercedes-Benz
300 d Adenauer with very RARE OEM Options. Previous Owner listed the following narrative regarding the Vehicle :
Authentically restored by Owner / Driver over a 12 year time period. Originally 71,000 Miles, the Car now has
72,965 Miles.
History ; The Car was delivered new in Italy to a Doctor who arranged for overseas delivery to the U.S. where
he lived in Brooklyn, New York. He drove the Car until the early 1970's until it was taken off the road for
mechanical repairs.
However, the work was never completed and the Car remained in storage until my purchase from a re-seller in
1998 ; Effectively making me the second Owner. The Restoration was begun several years later and finished in 2012 ;
Engine rebuild ( including distributor, Injectors, Injection pump, etc. ), Chassis Renovation ( Brakes, Suspension,
Exhaust, Wheels, etc. ), Paint in Original Rare Color of Blau / Grau DB XXX, Re-chroming, Leather Upholstery, Wood
Dash and Interior Trim, Radio and Electrical.
Special features include a pair of Super RARE OEM Removable Headrest in matching Blue Leather, Rare Bosch
Exterior Horns ( refer to Mercedes Service Book page # 11, Pictures of six ( 6 ) possible Options ) . Power
Steering and Brakes, Becker Mexico AM / FM Signal seeking Radio with Becker Short wave Converter, Original Hirshman
all Wave power Antenna, Capacitor Discharge Ignition, VDO Tachometer, 4 way emergency Flasher, Rear seat Courtesy
light and opera reading lights. Owner / Restorer posted many problem solving Technical articles on the Original MBZ
300 Club Forum.
Headrest are optional Accessory for the 300 d and no other Mercedes. They are difficult to find and require
the chrome mounting Cleats which are even more difficult to source. A pair will bring $ 2,000.00 easily, more if
the chrome Mountings are included.
**** This a very Striking and Impressive vehicle that is fully functional, with no rust issues and is ready to
drive and enjoy ! Even the Original Clock still works !! A very imposing Classic that draws a crowd every where it
is driven. The Adenauer was the vehicle of Choice for Presidents, Diplomats, Kings, The Agha Khan, Movie Stars and
even the Pope ! President Kennedy rode in one ( Convertible - Google 300 d Adenauer ). The build quality is
incredible and the doors close like a Bank Vault ! Dare to compare to common Rolls / Bentleys of the same Era.Cost
more than three (3) Cadillacs when built. Now is the time to buy before prices go through the Stratosphere. A lot
of Car for the Money ! I have a Clear Calif. Title in my name and it is currently Registered. Restoring a 300 d
today will cost north of $ 100,000.00 Dollars.

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