- Seller: Aimen E (Contact)
- Location: Stanton, California
- Mileage: 0 Shown
- Chassis #: 12798412001595
- Title Status: Rebuilt
Unlike a classic Chevrolet or a Ford, finding the right replacement drivetrain for a classic Mercedes-Benz can be a real challenge, especially when the project involves one of the company’s early-1960s fuel-injected cars. While you can order up a brand new Chevy 350 V8, finding something like this rebuilt 1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE engine and transmission is pretty much unheard of. Located in Stanton, California, it is offered as a Barn Finds Classified with an asking price of $12,999.
The seller describes the package as a completely rebuilt Mercedes-Benz 220 SE six-cylinder gasoline engine paired with its transmission. According to the listing, the engine and transmission were professionally rebuilt from top to bottom, with no shortcuts taken during the process. There’s no word on who did the work or how long ago it was done. It looks a little dusty for a fresh rebuild, but it doesn’t take long for things to get dusty sitting in a busy shop.
Several new or refreshed components are said to be included, such as a fuel pump, distributor, alternator, water pump, starter, and power steering components. The seller states that the drivetrain is ready for installation and would be ideal for a restoration project or for replacing a worn original engine.
The photos show the engine and transmission assembly, along with close-ups of the intake, accessories, identification tags, transmission case, and supporting components. Prospective buyers should review the photos carefully and confirm casting numbers, engine stamping, transmission compatibility, fuel-injection components, and exactly what accessories are included before purchase. You will also want to contact the seller to get compression numbers and any invoices they might have the rebuild work.
For someone restoring a 1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE, or just wanting to breathe new life into a tired driver, rebuilding the drivetrain can be time-consuming and expensive. This package may save the right buyer a major step and expense, especially if the rebuild can be documented with receipts or machine-shop records. This is definitely a specialized listing, but for the right Mercedes owner, a rebuilt six-cylinder 220 SE engine with transmission could be the ticket to get it back on the road!
If I wanted to “breathe new life” into a 1963 220E, I’d do an SBC engine and transmission conversion and call it a day. If nothing else, it would also be a lot faster.
Price wise there’s no comparison, but purists will be clutching their pearls.
Back in the early 1970s a friend bought a ’60 220 with a ’61 motor. I had never ridden in a Mercedes before and when we got in and he started the car there was virtually no vibration at all. 50+ years later and I’m still impressed.
On the other hand my sister had a somewhat newer 240D. It had to be one of the most frightening cars I’ve ever driven. No power, no pickup, just an accident waiting to happen.