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1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series Convertible

  • Chassis Number: 128.030.10.002429
  • Engine Number: 127.980.9500588
Production of the Mercedes-Benz 220 Series was done in limited numbers through October 1960. Just 1,942 examples of the Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Ponton-style coupes and cabriolets were built (1,112 were cabriolets). With a price tag of $8,091 - which was nearly double the cost of some 1960 Cadillacs - exclusivity was ensured.

This particular 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet was acquired in 2011 by the current owner from Bruce Weber. It has been thoroughly restored in Europe to original Mercedes-Benz specifications. The work included a rebuild of the 134 horsepower, inline six-cylinder engine, and its Bosch fuel injection using Mercedes-Benz parts exclusivity. The car rides on new tires, with 480 km having been acquired on the odometer during the sorting process.

The car is in as-new condition. It is finished with Standox paint to give it a lustrous period-correct dark blue shade. There is a black convertible top, red leather upholstery, a period Becker radio, and Wilton wool carpeting.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014

2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000 
Sale Price :
USD $170,500

1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 220 Series

(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE 'Ponton' Cabriolet
Chassis#: 128030-20-003136
Sold for USD$34,711
  2022 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#: 128.030.10.9502076
Sold for USD$179,200
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 220SE PONTON COUPE
Chassis#: 12803710003472
Sold for USD$34,100
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Convertible
Sold for USD$112,750
  2021 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#: 128.030.10.03194
Sold for USD$103,600
  2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series image  
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupé
Chassis#: 12803711003519
Sold for USD$49,596
  2020 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#: 128.030.10.003553
Sold for USD$162,400
  2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220S Sedan
Chassis#: 11101260005017
Sold for USD$18,800
  2019 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic
 
1960 MERCEDES 220SE CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 128030-20-003007
Sold for USD$69,750
  2019 Coys - Syon Park, London
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE 'Ponton' Cabriolet
Sold for USD$177,154
  2018 Shannons - Melbourne Late Spring Classic
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#: 128.030.10.003228
Sold for USD$132,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series image  1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series image  
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#: 1280301100259
Sold for USD$68,872
  2017 Bonhams : The Padua Auction
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet
Sold for USD$126,500
  2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet
Sold for USD$102,500
  2016 Mecum : Dallas
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#: 128.030.10.003657
Sold for USD$115,500
  2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#: 128.030.10.003476
Sold for USD$264,000
  2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet
Chassis#: 128.030.10.003512
Sold for USD$165,000
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series image  1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series image  
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet
Sold for USD$110,000
  2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale
 
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet
Sold for USD$99,000
  2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale
 
1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 SE 'PONTON' CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 128.030-10-003899
Sold for USD$109,927
  2016 Bonhams - The Mercedes-Benz Sale
 

Mercedes-Benz 220 Seriess That Failed To Sell At Auction

1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet1280301095020782023 Mecum : Monterey$125,000$175,000$200,000
1960 MERCEDES 220SE CABRIOLET128030-20-0030072019 Coys Blenheim Palace $60,000$80,000
1960 MERCEDES 220SE CABRIOLET128030-20-0030072019 Coy's London Classic $100,000$130,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Sedan 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee$22,000  
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale $125,000$140,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet128.030.10.0025242016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey $130,000$150,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Ponton Cabriolet128030-200030932015 Silverstone Auction Salon Prive Sale   
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Convertible128030110038502015 Bonhams : The Summer Classic Sale $80,000$100,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale$87,500  
1960 MERCEDES 220 SE CABRIOLET CVTBLE 2014 McCormick's Palm Springs # 57$88,000  
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet128.030.11.0033662014 RM Auctions Hershey $30,000$45,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet128.030.11.0032042014 Gooding & Company The Scottsdale Auction $140,000$160,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet 2011 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic Auction $72,000$82,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Convertible128030 10 95020762011 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale $190,000$220,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Ponton Coupe128037200030142011 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars & Motorcycles $55,000$70,000
1960 MERCEDES BENZ 220SE 2011 McCormicks Auction #50 Palm Springs CA$41,000  
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220S Four Door 2009 Leake Auctions Houston Annual Leake Auto Auction Reliant Center$4,500  
1960 MERCEDES 220 SE 2006 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 1719, 2006$54,000  
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet 2003 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction$50,000  
1960 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 SE CABRIOLET 2001 Kruse Auction Hot Springs, AR$60,000  

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