Year is unimportant...... in fact, the '62 has better appointments than does the '67 - but you might not get front discs if thats important.

Like any old car, check for lotsa smoke at startup or under acceleration (valve job or rings)...... excessive oil burning (1000 miles per quart is NOT bad)..... throw it on lift and check the suspension too (kingpins and bushings).

Compared with '80s ball joint models the 220Sb tracks stiffer and straighter but its slightly less responsive. Some say the 111 is the best ballanced road car that MB ever built. At speed, it rides like its on rails...... definitely the best snow car they ever made.

If its standard shift, check the linkage bushings and clutch for play and slippage.... if its automatic, search "hydrak" here to see what you are in for.

Overall - the early 111's have got better seats, better interior and more durable and overbuilt components than any other MB..... thats just my opinion. Hell, I'd trade my 123 straight across for a decent 110 if I could find one.

And the 220Sb has got practically no over-engineered fiddly bits to give you trouble - but A/C is likely to suck, if its there at all.

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'80 300SD/ w116
'79 240D 4-spd
'71 750cc Guzzi

previously owned:

'83 240D 4-spd
'77 280SEL 4-spd
'74 280/8
'72 250/8
'65 220Sb 4-spd
'63 220Sb 4-spd
'63 190c 4-spd
'61 220Sb 4-spd
'60 190b 4-spd