The quality of German cars is still admired to this day, and one can’t help but be impressed by the design and engineering of this 59-year-old motorcar.

It is presented in its original livery of gunmetal grey and trimmed in cream leather throughout.

Despite being a righthand drive example it was apparently first registered in Paris, since when it has spent the majority of its life in sunny Nice.

The bodywork appears to be in very good order, as is the paint that has received some attention in the last few years.

The interior remains suitably palatial, with no apparent signs of damage or decay.

The Benz would appear to have been well-maintained too, and we understand that in the recent past new carpets and underlay have been installed, the carburettors refurbished, and the spark plugs, battery, exhaust system, fuel pump, distributor cap, gearshift bushes, windscreen rubber and whitewall tyres all replaced.

Following a couple of years of dry storage, the 220B is considered by the v...