1955 MERCEDES BENZ 300b Adenauer Sedan

This car was imported from Germany by a U.S. serviceman in 1959. The original importer eventually sold it to movie maker who used it until his death in 1979 (I believe). I went through the mechanicals including boiling out the radiator and fuel tank, rebuilding the transmission, carburators and brake system, new clutch, tires, hoses and belts. Cosmetically it is all original but was apparently re-painted and re-upholstered once back in the 70s at a standard commensurate with its then value--not high. At the time of importation, California imposed a few compliance rules on cars from other countries although it appears that this car only had its headlights converted to sealed beams. Everything else including the town and country horns appears to be as it was when delivered in Germany. It still has a Kilometer speedometer which works and shows a mere 77,000 KM a number well supported by documents going back in time to a Repair Invoice dated 5/25/76 and showing 64,110 KM. The father towed a camping trailer with the car and it has a trailer brake set up along with the hitch. Among other things there is a small diary kept by the father documenting several camping trips to Yosemite and other points of interest. While it is registered as a 1956, the data tag shows 1955 as the Baujahr which usually translates as the year of manufacture. The US government Vehicle Registration dated 24 August 1959. The factory build sheet is dated 2/4/55.