Mercedes-Benz 300 d Cabriolet D - W 189 - 1960 Ex Ella Fitzgerald Serial number: 18903312-950 349 Engine: in-line front-mounted 7-main bearing six-cylinder Bore x stroke: 85 x 88 mm Capacity: 2 996 cc Timing gear: chain-driven SOHC Intake: six-piston pump Bosch injection Compression ratio: 8.55:1 Maximum power: 160 bhp @ 4 200 rpm Transmission: automatic box Chassis frame: oval tubes with x-shaped central bracing Front suspension: independent, double wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shocks, antiroll bar Rear suspension: independent, double coil prings, torsion bar Body: 4-door 4-seat cabriolet Wheelbase: 3 150 mm Front track: 1 480 mm Rear track: 1 525 mm Dry weight: 1 525 kg Brakes: four drums, power hydraulic Wheels: steel discs, 5.50 x 15" Tyres: 7.60 S x 15" Performance: 170 kph/110 mph max. speed Production: 65 cars from July 1958 to Feb. 1962 For the type story, please refer to Lot 10 The car on sale is a 1960 300d Cabriolet D-W 189 which was delivered as new to the world-famous jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald who lived Canyon Drive at Beverly Hills. The body is finished in mouse grey with black alpaca-lined hood. The original woollen carpets are red and in good condition. The car underside is good and original (or the result of a previous restoration). The top-door trimming and the dashboard are made of mahogany wood and the car is fitted with an original Becker radio receiver. The clock reads 85 579 miles/136 900 km. European title Owner's manual Ex American title in the name of Fitzgerald available € 50/70 000