Mercedes-Benz 230 2.2 R6

Description
For sale: an original and rare right-hand-drive pre-war Mercedes-Benz 230 W143 luxury automobile in concours condition. This Mercedes is believed to have been the 1938. a. London motor show car. The car’s body has been finished in its original factory specification maroon colour. The car's in-line 6-cylinder engine runs smoothly and gives it an almost vibration-free ride. The cabin of the car has been treated with thick sound insulation materials according to factory standards. The car's long wheel base, sophisticated all-round independent suspension system and top level sound insulation give it a quiet and enjoyable ride. The plush carpets, fine leather upholstery and burl walnut veneer panels add to the feel of exquisite luxury in the cabin.

Restoration
The car has freshly undergone an extensive nut-and-bolt 5-year restoration to the exact factory specifications and to a very high standard. Every single part on the car has been either restored, or is new. The body was soda blasted and meticulously restored. Lead was used to straighten the body before the paint job.
The electrics of the car still operate on the original 6V system. 6 brand new wide white wall Firestone correct size tyres have been fitted to the car. Full photographic evidence of the restoration process is available comprising of over a 1, 000 photos.
As this car has benefitted from a professional cost-no-object restoration job to the highest standards, it may well be the best specimen of this model in existence. Ready to be shown, or enjoyed.

Unique Details
As only 5% of all Mercedes-Benz W143 were produced as the RHD version, it makes this car a rare survivor. Being an original English car, it has been fitted with a special illuminated rear number plate device. The car has many unique extras like ivory coloured steering wheel, ivory switches in the cabin, leather interior, one-piece bumpers, additional chromed parts in the engine compartment, chromed horns, etc.

Vehicle History
History
The car was taken off road in 1972. It was kept in a dry garage thereafter making it an ideal candidate for a professional restoration job. The car has had 3 previous owners from new, a well known English racing driver among them. The car comes
with full ownership history from new. The car was first registered on October 25, 1938 in London, UK.