1969 Mercedes-Benz 220 W115 Strich-Acht - Hellblau (Light Blue) - 90,408km - Left-Hand Drive, Australian Delivered
1969 Mercedes-Benz 220 (W115 Strich-Acht), 2.2-litre M115 inline-4 petrol, automatic (column shift), 90,408 km indicated, 4-door sedan, left-hand drive, RWD. Chassis prefix: 115 010 22. Australian delivered. Location: Villawood NSW. No GST.
Description
The W115 Strich-Acht is the car that built the Mercedes-Benz reputation in Australia. These were the taxis, the family cars, and the daily drivers that covered hundreds of thousands of kilometres on Australian roads and kept asking for more. This 1969 220/8 is Australian delivered and still wearing its original Hellblau paint, factory code 304, confirmed on the Daimler-Benz data plate riveted in the engine bay. The standing hood star is upright, the chrome vertical-bar grille is solid, and the boot-lid 220 and AUTOMATIC script badges are both present and correct.
One thing to know upfront: this is a left-hand drive car. The steering wheel is on the left. That is a genuine rarity in Australia and it adds real character, but it also means you will need to confirm your state's requirements for registering a LHD vehicle. The Hellblau paint carries decent gloss with no obvious rust-through or significant panel damage. The body is straight with consistent panel gaps across all four doors. Chrome trim is complete and intact with age-appropriate patina. Steel wheels with original pagoda-style Mercedes hubcaps are fitted with blackwall radials, and a full-size spare sits in the boot. The engine bay houses the original M115 inline-four in unmodified, unrestored condition. Inside, the door cards and rear bench are in reasonable shape. The dashboard is severely cracked with the substrate exposed across most of the top surface, and the headliner has sagged and pulled away from the roof. The front passenger seat shows a visible tear on the bolster. An aftermarket radio and toggle switches have been added below the dash.
With a price guide of $8,000 to $14,000, the LHD configuration and interior condition keep expectations realistic. W115 sedans in clean condition have traded between $8,000 and $20,000 in Australia, with left-hand drive examples attracting a niche audience. This is a solid runner with genuine Australian delivery provenance, a straight body, and good exterior paint for a buyer who appreciates the Strich-Acht and is comfortable with interior restoration.
Features
* Australian delivered
* Left-hand drive
* Original Hellblau (Light Blue) paint, factory code 304
* Daimler-Benz AG data plate present and legible
* W115 Strich-Acht (220/8) confirmed on data plate
* Standing Mercedes-Benz hood star ornament present
* 220 and AUTOMATIC chrome boot-lid badges present
* Steel wheels with original pagoda-style hubcaps
* Full-size spare wheel in boot
* Tow bar fitted
* Original M115 2.2-litre inline-4, unmodified
* Front bench seat with column-shift automatic
* No GST applicable
Condition Notes
* Dashboard severely cracked with substrate exposed across most of the top surface
* Headliner sagging and pulling away in multiple locations
* Front passenger seat base has visible tear on bolster
* Steering wheel rim shows age-related cracking
* Aftermarket radio and toggle switches fitted below dash
Specifications
Year: 1969
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 220 (W115, Strich-Acht / 220/8)
Body: 4-Door Sedan
Drive: Left-Hand Drive, RWD
Engine: M115 2.2-litre Inline-4 Petrol
Transmission: Automatic (Column Shift)
Colour: Hellblau (Light Blue), Code 304
Odometer: 90,408 km indicated
Chassis Prefix: 115 010 22
Price Guide: $8,000 - $14,000
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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