1959 Mercedes Benz 220S Formerly Owned by Legendary Sports Figure
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| Stock #: | 3048 |
| Mileage: | 19862 |
| Engine size: | L |
| Transmission: | Manual 4 Spd |
| Exterior color: | Multi Color Pearl & Gold |
| Interior color: | Multi Color |
| VIN: | 9503048 |
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Special Features
- Frequently Asked Questions........
- 1. Did Mr. Ali drive the car?
- Br. Muhammad Ali enjoyed the Golden Angel Wing, and
- would occasionally prefer to be chauffeured.
- 2. Does the car still run?
- Yes it does.
- 3. Did the car look like this when Muhammad Ali owned it?
- Yes,..except for such changes as the mirror, on the exterior of the drivers door,
- (which is a more recent addition to the automobile), the Golden Angel Wing
- looks essentially the same as when Br. Ali owned it.
- 4. Is the gold on the car real?
- The gold on the Golden Angel Wing is a combination of 23kt. yellow
- gold and variegated gold. It was entirely hand laid, and covers the autos
- bumpers, front grill, trim, the door handles and knobs on the interior
- and exterior of the auto, too include the accelerator pedal and even
- portions of the autos spare tire.
- 5 . Are the jewels on the car real?
- The Golden Angel Wing dons more than 270 genuine, precious rubies,
- diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and citrines, all of which are aesthetically
- set into the autos interior and exterior.
- 6. Is the fur in the car real?
- The fur ( which covers much of the autos interior ) is all real, and is
- primarily mink.
- 7. Is the writing on the car real or decorative scribbling or what?
- All of the writing/calligraphy and engraving seen on the interior an
- exterior of the auto, is all hand written Arabic, of several authentic styles,
- to include a Royal Turkish style called Tughra, Kufic, etc. .
- 8 & 9. Why this car, and why the name Golden Angel Wing ?
- As I understand it, the artisan took several things into account,
- First of all, the Mercedes-Benz automobile is world renown for
- its quality, durability, style and performance; Also this particular
- body style, ( ponton as is known in Mercedes-Benz circles), presented
- a pleasant balance, between the masculine & feminine, the luxurious and
- the sporty, the Classic and the contemporary, etc. - harmony.
- Regarding the name/title Golden Angel Wing all I know of this is
- that, the auto bares several small golden wings, which have been
- aesthetically placed on the automobiles interior and exteriors as part
- of the original design concept, - though it may bare more spiritual
- and/or philosophical significance than this.
- 10. How long did it take to create the Golden Angel Wing?
- The project took approximately 2 years.
Description
The Golden Angel Wing,Formerly Owned By Muhammad Ali... is a uniquely designed 1959 Mercedes Benz, of the 200 series. For Detail Information About This Vehicle Please Visit………..http://www.geocities.com/goldenangelwingcar/Home.html Designed in this manner ( as you see it ) 25 years ago, for a member of a prominent royal family. Highly customized and embellihed, It is a 4 door Sedan, in partially restored condition, and dons more than 270 precious jewels, of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and citrines. It houses a Mercedes Benz (Gasoline) inline 6 cylinder engine, and a manual 4 speed transmission, which is shifted on the column. It features the pushbutton (on the dash) ignition switch. ****************************** The Golden Angel Wing is a beautiful display and showpiece, as much as it is an automobile With so many custom and celebrity autos, television shows, magazines, and tours in existence today, a person might easily think that this highly customized, 1959 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 was a recent creation. More than a few people are surprised to discover that infact this uniquely designed automobile was actually created (essentially as you see it today) nearly 25 years ago. This very distinct, and elaborately detailed Mercedes-Benz automobile, titled the “Golden Angel Wing” was designed in this manner during the early 1980s. It was opulently decorated in the style of an ornate Arabian palace,as a gift to be given to a member of a prominent Royal family. Though the particular details are private, as circumstances would have it, the Royal family member was also an admirer, of three time world heavyweight boxing champion, Mr. Muhammad Ali, or Muhammad Ali Clay as the champ is more distinguishingly known as. Ultimately, the Royal family member arranged that the very ornate auto should be given to Mr. Muhammad Ali as a gift. Mr. Muhammad Ali owned the “Golden Angel Wing” for about 2 years during the mid 1980s, graciously allowing the highly embellished auto be displayed and exhibited,especially for good /humanitarian causes. although Mr. Ali has had no involvement with the automobile since it left his ownership, his concern and sincere well wishes for humanity continued on, even into his last stated wishes regarding the embellished Mercedes-Benz, that it should be “ displayed / used in a manner that will benefit mankind .”
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