1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series Cabriolet

This Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A was sent to the dealer in Zurich, Switzerland in early November, 1953. It was purchased new by Rene Hummel, Montagne 8, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland on May 5th of 1954. It was sold to Herr R. Dahler of Burgdorf, Switzerland on August 16th, 1973. Three years later, it was sold to Robert Leveque of Charlottesville, Virginia where it remained until his passing. It was purchased from the Leveque family by the current owner in August 2005. In 2015, it was treated to an extensive restoration. It is currently finished in the original colors of DB 157 Grey Beige exterior and all interior leather was done in the original 653 Green. The cost of the work exceeded $400,000.

In 2018 it was shown at the Inaugural Greenbrier Concours d'Elegance, in May of 2018, where it received the top honors in the post WW-2 production car class

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2019

These were the first post-war Mercedes with a complete new and cutting-edge 6-cylinder engine. Sporty performance, a comfortable ride and superb looking bodywork are signatures of the car. The Mercedes 220 (187) is a full size luxury car, powered by a single overhead cam, six cylinder engine. Only 1,278 Cabriolet A's were ever produced.

This example was Swiss owned from 1953 to 1976. It was purchased and shipped to Charlottesville, Va., in 1976 and sold to current owner in 2005. It's just completed a fresh restoration.