Used 1964 Mercedes-Benz 190c W110-M121 Barn Find Survivor for sale in Burnt Hills, NY

Bought from the original owner’s family. Parked in the garage in 1976, and pulled out May 2018. Brakes, ignition, fuel systems rebuilt. Valves and guides replaced. Motor mounts, fuel pump, rebuilt carburetor, all serviced. Fluids and belts done. The paint, though far from perfect is original. What’s next? The automatic transmission needs a rebuild. The electric “ modulator” solenoid is intermittent and the transmission searches for the right gear. You can shift manually, but this is far from satisfactory. Additionally, the fuel sender sticks, and the speedometer worked earlier this month, but has quit. Seats are original, and the driver’s has splits. The exterior rubber window moldings are cracked and dry rotted. The tires and spare are new. All of the books, keys, and tool roll are included.This is a solid car that has rust in the wheel rockers and on the upper fenders around the headlight housings.The trunk pan is very good with minor surface rust in the spare tire well.”

Year: 1964
Mileage: 134500
Engine: 1.9L M121 SOHC
Sub Model: W110
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 190c
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Side: Left-hand drive Fuel Type: Gasoline
Interior Color: MB Tex Blue
For Sale By: Private Seller
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Exterior Color: Horizon Blue, DB304
Drive Type: RWD
Trim: W110-M121
Body Type: Sedan
Vehicle Title: Clean
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

This 1964 Mercedes was bought in Washington, PA at McClellan Motors. After many miles, 134,000, the car was parked in the family garage in 1976. I had the opportunity to buy the car from the family in May 2018. Having sat still for for nearly 45 years took its toll...flat tires, exploded battery, old gas/varnish in the fuel system and rusted-frozen brakes.
We dragged it out of the garage and went to work.
Ignition: points, plugs, wires, condenser, coil, timed and new battery
Fuel: fully rebuilt carburetor, fuel pump, hoses, filters, and pulled the gas tank for a cleaning, gauge reads, but sender needs to be serviced
Brakes: master and wheel cylinders, shoes, flushed and bled
Head: valves and guides, head washed and polished
Suspension: motor mounts, right tie rod
Exterior buffed and polished, and the interior was cleaned.
Every Mercedes book, booklet that was distributed when the car was sold new is in the vinyl pouch supplied by Mercedes
Jack, jack wrench, new spare tire on a painted rim. Tool roll with a full complement of MB tools
5 new tires.
Current NYS Safety Inspection
Clear title in the form of a NYS Transferable Registration

The car starts and runs, steers and brakes very well. It runs down the road straight and solid
The transmission is flakey...the electronic modulator (?) is intermittent and causes the tranny to search for the right gear. You can shift manually, but that isn’t the answer. A rebuild would do it right.
Other issues:
The interior is original. The driver’s seat has two splits. The rear bench top and deck are sun scorched
Clock does not run. The original, dealer installed radio is in the dash, but it has not been tested because the speaker is damaged.
The speedometer failed last week. I hear it clicking, perhaps a stripped gear?
The dash mounted heater valve is stuck and I have not gotten there yet.
The paint is original from what the family told me. It has minor dings and dents. There is pin hole rust on the upper fenders behind the headlight housing. There is rust on the trailing edges of the wheel wells.
All windshield and rear window rubber moldings are cracked and extremely weathered.
The steering wheel pad plastic mounts have cracked, replacements are available. The steering wheel is cracked in several spots.
Bumpers show rust and minor peeling chrome
Because of a horn wire short behind the steering wheel, I installed a horn button to get through NYS Safety Inspection. It is mounted to the steering column.

This car starts easily and runs well. My belief is that the transmission needs to be overhauled. I am not qualified to test or sort out these older automatics. I sourced a remanufactured unit for $1750.
The car can be driven onto the trailer.
Included, is an extra instrument cluster.
Please I encourage you to come and look at the car or have someone come and look at the car.

The car will be available for inspection by appointment.

This car is sold as is where is with no warranty expressed or implied.

I have described the car as clearly and honestly as I can.

Should you decide to pay with a certified bank check, there will be a 10 day hold before the car is released to give the check time to clear.

THANKS FOR LOOKING.