As an especially rare Mercedes-Benz, this custom ordered W189 chassis 300 D is 1 of only 65 cabriolet examples built and features an incredible provenance of ownership as a car bought new and owned for 37 years by Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald. This grand German luxury model touts a convergence of desirable collectibility traits few cars can boast about similarly and is presented in its original colors with superb factory documentation confirming original ownership. Ready for future driving enjoyment at a moment’s notice, this very well sorted Statesmen’s touring classic is a unique opportunity to own an unusually rare blend of Mercedes-Benz elegance and American cultural history.
Highlights
- Chassis: 189.033-12-9500349
- Engine: 189.980-12-9500266
- Ordered New and Owned for 37 Years by Jazz Legend Ella Fitzgerald
- 1 of only 65 300 D Cabriolets built
- Original Colors
- 166 G blaugrau paint
- Original 1088 red leather interior
- Wood dash and door trim
- Rare wooden Mercedes 300 spare parts box
- Becker Mexico radio
- Original owners manual
- Original tools and roll
- Jack and lug wrench
- Automatic Antenna
- Inline SOHC 6-cylinder engine
- Bosch mechanical fuel injection
- 3-speed Borg-Warner automatic
- White wall tires
- 90,436 miles
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Drew Grundfor
Mercedes-Benz Expert
Contact - 805.474.6477