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1971 Mercedes-Benz 220 (white, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 220
Year: 1971
Decade: 1970s
Colour: White
Types: Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220 in white from the 1970s.

The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220 in white is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

Residential streets and commercial centres offer different seventies textures, so a travelling scene benefits from references for both ends of the journey rather than one generic backdrop. The decade includes changes in plate treatment, so the registration seen on camera needs to follow the specific story date and the vehicle being represented. Work vehicles can give a seventies street practical activity, provided any visible company lettering has been chosen and cleared for the production rather than assumed.

Possible roles in a production

For a scene involving loaded belongings, the exact items should be rehearsed with the vehicle rather than assumed to fit from a photograph. Where a classic appears in a contemporary story, its place can be explained through everyday use instead of an invented account of collecting or ownership. A present-day photoshoot can treat an older car as a contrast to the location, with the intended tone described through references rather than broad nostalgia.

About this listing

Here, a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220 in white is catalogued as Classic. There are 3 Mercedes-Benz 220s in the catalogue. The dates attached to this model cover the period 1971 to 2013. Other listed colours include blue and black and red. Browse 379 cars from the 1970s for the period, or 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for other vehicles by this make.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 220 in white for filming?

The Mercedes-Benz 220 can be requested through a filming enquiry, with availability checked against the dates, place and action you describe before an option is confirmed.

Is the photo of this exact car?

The photograph shows what the Mercedes-Benz 220 model looks like rather than this exact car, and the options we send identify the individual vehicle and confirm its colour.

What if this Mercedes-Benz 220 isn't available?

You need not stay with the 3 Mercedes-Benz 220s listed here: explore 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles and compare 379 cars from the 1970s, with any replacement checked for your dates.

Can it be driven on camera?

Driving the Mercedes-Benz 220 on camera depends on the owner, insurance and the planned shot; we confirm driving, transport and driver arrangements through your production brief.

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