This 1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A is one of 1,278 Cabriolet A models bodied by Sindelfingen Karosserie between 1951 and 1955. It’s finished in Cream White paint over Green Leather and carpets with power provided by a 2.2L M180 inline-six mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. This example was restored both cosmetically and mechanically under previous ownership and complete records are included and organized in a binder. Features include a black soft top, front mounted driving lights, green-tinted sun visors, a spare tire, original tool kit, and more. This 220 Cabriolet A currently shows 98k km (~60k miles) and is offered in Nürnberg, Germany with records, keys, literature, and a clean Germany title. 

The body is finished in Cream White and features refinished brightwork, glass lenses for the lights, front driving lights, and a folding black soft top. The seller notes no blemishes are present across the body and the car is noted to be free from any rust or corrosion. Detailed photos of the exterior are included in the gallery and show the top both up and stored down. 

Cream White 15” steel wheels wear paint-matched hubcaps displaying the Mercedes-Benz logo and white wall Michelin tires. The wheels show no imperfections and stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes.

The interior is trimmed in Green Leather across the cabin including the seats, door cards, and dashboard. The carpets show a matching green throughout the car including the trunk and rear footwell. Green leather piping is shown for the carpets. Burl wood veneer accents the upper dashboard, doors, and ashtray without any fading or damage shown. A Blaupunkt radio is shown with controls matching the original ivory touch points throughout the cabin. 

The original ivory steering wheel frames factory VDO instrumentation consisting of a clock, a 160-km/h speedometer, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level.

The 2.2-liter M180 inline-six features a single overhead camshaft and a Solex carburetor producing 80 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission shifted via the column shifter. The seller notes all services are up to date and records indicate factory-specified intervals have been followed. 

This 220 Cabriolet A currently shows 98k km (~60k miles) and is offered in Nürnberg, Germany with records, keys, literature, and a clean Germany title.