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Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A (W187) – 1955
The item was sold for 87 616 €
Fees include commission and taxes.
Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A (W187) – 1955
Luxembourg registration title
Sold without contrôle technique
The 220 (W 187) was presented alongside the 300 (W186) at the first Frankfurt Motor Show in April 1951, powered like this one by in-line six-cylinder engines with overhead camshafts, they symbolized Mercedes’ post-war revival| with the exception of its modern 2.2 l, 80 hp engine, the 220 model is based on the 170 S (itself a descendant of the pre-war 170 V), its distinguishing feature is the headlights integrated into the front fenders.
Available as sedan, cabriolet A, cabriolet B and coupé from 1953, 18,514 examples were built, of which only 1,278 were
cabriolets A| the W187 was replaced by the Ponton type 220 in 1954| registered in Finistère since 1980, our example, acquired in Nancy, entered Mr. E.’s collection in 2007.
Presented at the time as a restoration base, it has since been entirely dismantled to benefit from a complete, high-quality restoration| today, our cabriolet is in magnificent condition, with an elegant color combination, well-stretched black paint, dazzling chrome and a superb beige canvas soft top.
The interior is equally tasteful, with elegant brown skai upholstery combined with beige carpets with chocolate piping| the woodwork on the dashboard, door panels and windscreen surround is superb, while the chrome trim on the various controls adds a final touch of luxury to a simply magnificent package.
Slimmer and more elegant than the cabriolet B, whose rear windows disrupt the design, the cabriolet A is more sought-after,
capable of reaching 145 km/h, the 220 is very modern for its time and relatively powerful compared to its competitors| a simple mechanical restart is all that’s needed before you can enjoy the purr of its 6-cylinder engine with its hair blowing in the wind.
“Magnificent convertible symbolizing Mercedes’ post-war revival”
Luxembourg registration title
Sold without contrôle technique
The 220 (W 187) was presented alongside the 300 (W186) at the first Frankfurt Motor Show in April 1951, powered like this one by in-line six-cylinder engines with overhead camshafts, they symbolized Mercedes’ post-war revival| with the exception of its modern 2.2 l, 80 hp engine, the 220 model is based on the 170 S (itself a descendant of the pre-war 170 V), its distinguishing feature is the headlights integrated into the front fenders.
Available as sedan, cabriolet A, cabriolet B and coupé from 1953, 18,514 examples were built, of which only 1,278 were
cabriolets A| the W187 was replaced by the Ponton type 220 in 1954| registered in Finistère since 1980, our example, acquired in Nancy, entered Mr. E.’s collection in 2007.
Presented at the time as a restoration base, it has since been entirely dismantled to benefit from a complete, high-quality restoration| today, our cabriolet is in magnificent condition, with an elegant color combination, well-stretched black paint, dazzling chrome and a superb beige canvas soft top.
The interior is equally tasteful, with elegant brown skai upholstery combined with beige carpets with chocolate piping| the woodwork on the dashboard, door panels and windscreen surround is superb, while the chrome trim on the various controls adds a final touch of luxury to a simply magnificent package.
Slimmer and more elegant than the cabriolet B, whose rear windows disrupt the design, the cabriolet A is more sought-after,
capable of reaching 145 km/h, the 220 is very modern for its time and relatively powerful compared to its competitors| a simple mechanical restart is all that’s needed before you can enjoy the purr of its 6-cylinder engine with its hair blowing in the wind.
“Magnificent convertible symbolizing Mercedes’ post-war revival”