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220

MERCEDES-BENZ

220SE

Mercedes-Benz 220 SE - 230

page last updated: 06 November 2011

This is a favourite of mine, well modelled and well made. The opening boot was still a novelty in 1962 and it had a spare wheel. Later, in 1964, it got a pair of suitcases in addition to the spare wheel, however the later version lost the steering. You can tell this is the early model as it has the same steering set up as the Bentley Continental.

The Mercedes 220SE was first added to the range in 1962 and was produced up to 1964 when it was replaced with No.253, a revised version of the same car with the steering removed and suitcases added in the boot. You will find it in metallic maroon, cream, dark blue and if you are very lucky and are prepared to dig deep in your pocket - black. The black cars are valued at about double the other colours.

CORGI TOYS

OPENING BOOT WITH SPARE WHEEL INSIDE

AUTHENTIC STEERING

SPRING SUSPENSION

SEATS AND

STEERING WHEEL

This example is very worn, but they are hard to find in any condition so it will have to do for now.