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After World War II, Mercedes-Benz emerged with just one production automobile platform, the 170. In 1951, the 170 was adapted to a new production automobile. Internally, the model was named the W187, which was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in April of 1951. The new luxury car was powered by a 6-cylinder engine and was offered as a sedan, coupe and cabriolet, all bearing the 220-model designation. The immediate post-war period had dictated the exclusive use of a 4-cylinder engine in passenger cars until 1951, but the 220, and the 300 model introduced simultaneously, became the first post-war Mercedes-Benz models powered by inline-6 engines. Two models of cabriolet were available: the two-door, two-seat 220A and the sporty two-door, four-seat 220B. From 1951 through 1954, Mercedes produced 994 examples of the 220B.
This particular example is a low-mileage example that has just 16,700 miles on its odometer. It was purchased from a German owner in 1967 by an American military veteran of the Vietnam war, who shipped it to Long Beach, California, and then to Hawaii. The current owners completed a frame-off restoration of the car using mostly original parts. The car is still powered by its original 2.2-liter engine backed by a 4-speed column-shift transmission. It is finished in Mercedes Blue with a matching Blue top, and is fitted with a Burgundy leather interior highlighted by wood trim, excellent chrome and bright work and the original radio and wind-up clock. The carpeted trunk carries a set of body color-matching luggage, the original tool kit and a spare wheel and tire that match the car's wide Whitewall radials.
This particular example is a low-mileage example that has just 16,700 miles on its odometer. It was purchased from a German owner in 1967 by an American military veteran of the Vietnam war, who shipped it to Long Beach, California, and then to Hawaii. The current owners completed a frame-off restoration of the car using mostly original parts. The car is still powered by its original 2.2-liter engine backed by a 4-speed column-shift transmission. It is finished in Mercedes Blue with a matching Blue top, and is fitted with a Burgundy leather interior highlighted by wood trim, excellent chrome and bright work and the original radio and wind-up clock. The carpeted trunk carries a set of body color-matching luggage, the original tool kit and a spare wheel and tire that match the car's wide Whitewall radials.
2023 Mecum : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $160,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $195,250
2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
Sale Price :
USD $61,600
2014 Mecum - Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $135,000-USD $165,000
Sale Price :
USD $125,000
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 220
(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Chassis#: 187.012.02548/52 Sold for USD$88,110 2023 RM Sothebys : Munich | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220B Cabriolet Chassis#: 187013 Sold for USD$195,250 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Chassis#: 187.012.03347/52 Sold for USD$247,500 2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220B Cabriolet Chassis#: 187013 Sold for USD$61,600 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 A Cabriolet Chassis#: 220/187.012.03972/52 Sold for USD$117,600 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Chassis#: 18701205432 Sold for USD$71,947 2022 Bonhams : The Gstaad Sale | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220B Cabriolet Chassis#: 1871400228 Sold for USD$96,250 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 A Berline découvrable Chassis#: 1870140751452 Sold for USD$44,376 2020 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 W187 Sports Saloon Conversion Project Chassis#: 187011 02323/52 Sold for USD$31,315 2019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet B Chassis#: 187013 0593/52 Sold for USD$103,600 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A 'Rose Garden' by Hiro Yamagata Sold for USD$187,000 2016 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet A Chassis#: 05987/52 Sold for USD$114,956 2016 Coys : Schloss Dyck | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Chassis#: 187.012.05033/52 Sold for USD$126,500 2016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City | |
1952 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 CABRIOLET A Chassis#: 187.012.02779/52 Sold for USD$125,806 2016 Bonhams - The Mercedes-Benz Sale | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Chassis#: 1870120159052 Sold for USD$134,750 2015 The Auburn Auction | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Chassis#: 187.012.06634/52 Sold for USD$286,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220B Cabriolet Chassis#: 187013 Sold for USD$125,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 A Cabriolet 'Earthly Paradise' Chassis#: 220.187.012.02929.52 Sold for USD$187,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet B Chassis#: 187.013.07998/52 Sold for USD$74,827 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Chassis#: 187.012.02779/52 Sold for USD$107,398 2013 RM Auction - London |
Mercedes-Benz 220s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Sedan Resto Mod | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $17,000 | |||
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220S | 05987/52 | 2018 Coys : Legende et Passion Monaco 2018 | $140,000 | $160,000 | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220A Cabriolet | 220/187012 | 2010 Shannons Auctions Shannons Sydney Spring Classic Auction | $135,000 | $160,000 | |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet | 187012.03945/52 | 2008 Bonhams Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Automobiles d'Exception | $75,000 | $95,000 | |
1952 MERCEDES BENZ 220 CABRIOLET | 1870121006652 | 2008 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $85,000 | ||
1952 MERCEDES BENZ 200 CABRIOLET A | 1870121006652 | 2007 Silver Auction Seattle | $87,000 |
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