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1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series news, pictures, and information | ||
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 | Convertible Chassis Num: 128030 10 003042 Engine Num: 127.983.000444 | |
| Sold for $198,000 at 2008 Gooding & Company. | ||
This 220 SE cabriolet is finished in the factory original color of DB229 green with chocolate-brown leather and burled maple wood. A restoration was completed near the close of the 1990s and is one of the finest Ponton 220Ses in existence.
In 2008, this 220SE was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, California. It was estimated to sell for $200,000 - $300,000. The lot was sold for $198,000 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009
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| Sold for $143,000 at 2010 RM Auctions. Sold for $165,000 at 2011 RM Auctions. | |||
The 220SE, (representing Super, Fuel Injected) were luxuriously appointed and well-trimmed. They were fitted with many amenities associated with Mercedes-Benz's limited-production 300 series. Many parts of the car, including the dash and door finish, were hand-built and covered in wood veneers of burled grain. The seats and trim were clothed in Roser surfaced-dyed leather, complemented by Wilton wool carpets.
The 220SE Cabriolet was introduced in 1959 and produced through October of 1960. The engine displaced 2,195cc and offered 135 horsepower. Mercedes-Benz produced just 1,112 examples of the 220SE Cabriolet. They had a four-speed synchronized transmission, independent suspension and long wheelbase.
This 220SE Cabriolet has been used sparingly and remains in show-quality condition. There is a stainless-steel exhaust system, a Becker Mexico radio, a convertible top, and period-style wide whitewall tires.
In 2010, the car was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $143,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010
 | Coupe Chassis Num: 128030 10 9502076 Engine Num: 12961 | |
The 220 range was updated in 1958 with a fuel-injected version of the 2.2-liter overhead-camshaft six, evolving into the 220SE. Power increased from 106 to 115 bhp. When production ceased in November of 1960, fewer than 2,000 220SE Coupe and Cabriolet model had been produced.
This 220 SE Convertible is an original California black plate car and was delivered new to Los Angeles Mercedes dealers R.G. Lewis & Co. Inc. of Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. The original purchase price was $8,668 which included it fuel-injection motor, a Becker Mexico radio, white wall tires, and two reclining seats with one having a head rest. The buyer was a doctor who kept the car for most of its life. In recent years, the car has been treated to a cosmetic refurbishment which included a bare metal re-spray to its original color of Silver Gray Metallic, refurbishment of the trim pieces, re-plating of the brightwork, all rubbers replaced, and the wood trim cappings re-finished. The mechanical components were exampled and overhauled when necessary.
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge auction presented by Bonhams. It was estimated to sell for $190,000 - $220,000 but its reserve was not met and the car would leave the auction unsold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011
The Mercedes-Benz 220SE was introduced in 1958 and remained in production until 1959 with a total of 1974 examples being produced. 1112 of those were cabriolets. The 'SE' was considered an upgraded version of the 220 and offered in coupe, sedan and cabriolet body styles.
The 220SE were built with high attention to detail, almost mimicking the 330SC. They came equipped with polished wooden dashboards and door cappings, leather upholstery, and chrome trim. Under the hood was a 2.2-liter engine that produced nearly 135 horsepower and could carry the 220SE to speeds of 100 mph. The use of Bosch fuel-injection meant the increase in power while a reduction in fuel consumption.
A cabriolet, also known as a 'Ponton Series', cost just under $9,000 when new. These were among the first of the postwar, modern, Mercedes-Benz designs. Their styling retained the traditional Mercedes-Benz touches while adapting a modern style that appealed to a wider generation.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2007
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe 220SE were built with high attention to detail, almost mimicking the 330SC. They came equipped with polished wooden dashboards and door cappings, leather upholstery, and chrome trim. Under the hood was a 2.2-liter engine that produced nearly 135 horsepower and could carry the 220SE to speeds of 100 mph. The use of Bosch fuel-injection meant the increase in power while a reduction in fuel consumption.
A cabriolet, also known as a 'Ponton Series', cost just under $9,000 when new. These were among the first of the postwar, modern, Mercedes-Benz designs. Their styling retained the traditional Mercedes-Benz touches while adapting a modern style that appealed to a wider generation.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2007
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