There’s something serene about this 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220 resting on among the ferns in New Hampshire. While it is quite rusty, the seller contends there’s plenty of parts value in this carcass, more than enough to satisfy the asking price of just $400. I tend to agree; do you? Find this rusty fintail here on craigslist, and thanks to Barn Finds reader Roger for the find.
The roof is caved in and rust is prominent across the lower sills, a common trouble spot for neglected Mercedes of this era. The glass is present, which helps explain why the interior remains in such good condition. There’s plenty of trim to pillage for a more worthy restoration project, similar to the three Mercedes W108 project / parts cars we have listed as a recent Barn Finds Exclusive.
The interior is a pleasant surprise, and another place where you can easily re-claim that $400 investment if you have a project car in need of a new interior. This being New Hampshire, there’s likely little in the way of sun damage to worry about, although the dash pad looks fairly well destroyed. Sadly, the old-school Blaupunkt radio is long gone.
The chrome bumpers could live on another W111 if an enthusiast needs a parts car, but sadly most of the body panels look past the point of saving. The grill and headlight / taillight assemblies strike me as useful, and maybe that old-school 2.2L inline-six motor will even fire back up. Would you part this one or attempt at budget-busting rescue?
A real bargain if the seller is paying someone $400 to haul away…then again, maybe not, make it $800. lol
How about pressure wash the car to get all the junk off it and then grab a blue tarp and wad it up next to the car to give the impression that it was covered. You might get your $400 faster that way. CL sellers are so lazy.
What would be left after the pressure washing?
It might not be a viable parts car let alone the foundation of a project.
The real question is, will someone buy it to part out or will he have to pay a junk yard to haul it away.
Steve R
Flip it to BHCC. I thought about doing that with this Benz at the local Pick A Part….ha ha.
Gotta love BHCC…talk about tired, worn-out cars!
How about some up to date pictures? That’s not the correct season in those pics.
I don’t think a season or two will make much difference.
SMFH no attempt to make this attractive to a buyer, clean it off, Looks like its so bad the sheetmetal is peeling off like a rattlesnakes’ skin. Hope somebody can use for parts, No way of knowing how good the engine is or if there’s enough left of the hood to cover it?? Geeez….
Cheers
GPC
Well you should be able to salvage a badge, although I think its a bit much at £400.
My Dad bought my Mom a new 65 220s , Mom had a new 66 Buick six months later . The Mercedes spent more time at the dealer than in our garage . I remember walking to peoples homes to call for a tow truck , mostly in the rain . I was only 5 but I remember the turmoil that car caused well . Crush it .
Remove what parts are useful, mostly trim pieces, where it sits. Then fire up your backhoe, dig just deep enough and wide enough to fit this decaying carcas. Push it into the hole, backfill, and let mother nature return this to the earth.
Then say a short prayer for its lost soul…