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Car of the Day : February 20, 2016; Impy '60 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
Topic Started: Feb 19 2016, 11:31 PM (626 Views)
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Impy Lone Star's (Flyers) 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE is the car for today.

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The Mercedes-Benz W111 was a chassis code given to a range of Mercedes' vehicles produced between 1959 and 1971, including 4-door sedans (1959-1968) and 2-door coupes and cabriolets (1961 to 1971).

Introduced as inline 6-cylinder cars with 2.2-litre engines, the W111 spawned two lines of variants: entry-level vehicles sharing its chassis and bodies but 4-cylinder engines were designated the W110. A luxury version built on the W111 chassis with its body and the fuel-injected 3-litre M189 6-cylinder engine was designated the W112.


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Series production of the 4-door sedan began in August 1959, which made its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in autumn. Initially the series consisted of the 220b, 220Sb, and 220SEb. These replaced the 219 W105, the 220S W180 and the 220SE W128 Ponton sedans respectively. The 220b was an entry-level version with little chrome trim, simple hubcaps, and basic interior trim that lacked pockets on doors. Prices were DM16,750, 18,500 and 20,500, with a rough sales ratio of 1:2:1.

All modes shared the 2195 cc straight-six engine carried over from the previous generation, producing 95 hp (71 kW) at 4800 rpm and capable of accelerating the heavy car to 160 km/h (155 if fitted with optional automatic gearbox). The 220Sb featured twin carburetors and produced 110 hp (82 kW) at 5000 rpm, raising top speed to 165 km/h (103 mph) (160 km/h (99 mph)) and improving 0–100 km/h acceleration to 15 seconds (16 on the 220b). The top range 220SEb featured Bosch fuel injection producing 120 hp (89 kW) at 4800 rpm, with top speed of 172 km/h (107 mph) (168 km/h (104 mph) for auto) and a 0–100 km/h in 14 seconds.


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In 1961, the W111 chassis and body were shared with the even more basic 4-cylinder W110 and a luxury version built on the W111 chassis with its body and the 3-litre M189 big block 6-cylinder engine, many standard power features, and a high level of interior and exterior trim, was designated the W112.

A 2-door coupe/cabriolet version of the W111/W112 was also produced.


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Impy launched their small scale line in 1966. They featured knobby rubber tires, jeweled headlights and steerable front wheels plus opening doors, trunk and hood. Scale varied between 1/58 and 1/63, they offered unique European and American cars such as the '63 Imperial. With Mattel launching the Hot Wheels line in 1968 Impy relaunched their small scale line with the brand name 'Flyers' which featured low friction rubber tires designed to compete on gravity tracks. At this time they lost their jeweled headlights and some basic detailing. The Mercedes I have pictured would be from the post '68 time period.

I managed to score this along with a handful of other Impy models in an auction lot on New Year's Day of this year. Other than a host of the '63 Imperials in my collection I have mainly for demo derby duty, these are my first proper Impy models. They look pretty decent for nearly 50 year old models.

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Dean-o-mite
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This is a neat casting of an interesting old Mercedes-Benz. I've always loved all the opening parts on the older Impy models.
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pjedsel
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A wonderful version of the Impy Mercedes Benz. I really like the blue color. I have never been a fan of the
"speed wheels" that they switched to in an effort to compete with Hot Wheels. etc. I was also disappointed when they altered the castings and dropped the jeweled lights but at least they kept all the opening parts. When you look at all the opening parts, steerable wheels, etc. - it is hard to believe that these were issued in the mid '60's and could be bought at a number of stores in the US.
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zzziippyyy
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Drive it like you stole it!
Love the rough around the edges look to these old impys
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JeepXJLover
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Nice fin tail M-B.
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Guntownal
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Headlights and taillights both painted silver! Definitely looks better with the faceted lights, my favorite feature on any vintage diecast.


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atombaum
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Nice choice. Here are two of mine. The purple one came from a Buffalo model train show - circa 1999. I have several of the white ones - two have the red interior, and one has a blue interior.

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Lone Star / Road-Master Impy "Super Cars" (England) #17 Mercedes-Benz 220SEb (W111)

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Dean-o-mite
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I like that purple one. It is one I've not seen before.
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