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.
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@Starkermann The column shifter is underrated. Actually quite fun and easy to get the hang of if you're a decent driver. And I highly doubt any owner will be racing down the highway in this piece of art, it has plenty of power for cruising in modern day traffic. I'm not sure I would take a chance with all of the other idiots on the road today but it was meant to be enjoyed! I can't get over how stunning that interior is!Nice looking car but the anemic engine would make it a safety hazard on almost any road in America these days. This is a car show car to be trailered to and from the show…. Plus, it has a column shifter… this antique os a fossil…$55,000 bid placed by @TheoD
That green interior might be the most perfect thing I've ever seen.$53,220 bid placed by @SouthBoston
@TheGerman All the invoices will be uploaded soon, there could see everything about the car. The car works perfect and has no starting problems or something.Are there any, parts or spareparts which are not original? Never mind if some parts had to be handcrafted because they are no longer deliverable in original. Who (this means which companies) did the restorations? How old are all the restorations: - paint - Was the repaint a glas out repaint to bare metal - would you pls post pics/photos of the restoration what every solid workshop does - softtop - leather of the seats - mechanic works Would you pls post all the important invoices/records of all costs and parts of the restoration. - is there a guarantee on the vehicle works Thx$5,000 bid placed by @TheGerman
A piece of art. Simply Amazing!!Thank you very much dengreene.This is one lovely Benz! All I can say is "WOW!!!" Good luck with the auction!