Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 157
Offered from a Deceased Estate 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Chassis no. 187012.3503671
Sold for US$129,920 inc. premium
Lot 157
Offered from a Deceased Estate
1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A
Offered from a Deceased Estate
1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A
Chassis no. 187012.3503671
1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A
Chassis no. 187012.3503671
2,195cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Single Twin-choke Carburetor
86bhp at 4,600 RPM
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
* Single family ownership from new
* High standard older restoration
*Quality Mercedes-Benz from the 1950s
* Offered with Original Karl Baisch luggage, and comprehensive history files
THE MERCEDES-BENZ 220
Mercedes-Benz introduced the 220 Sedan at the Frankfurt Auto Show April 1951. The successor to the 170 S, it contained a number of updates, the primary of which being a streamlining of the headlight fitment. They were now faired into the fenders with chrome trim atop. The most significant change in the car, however, was under the bonnet, where a new 2.2-liter six-cylinder engine replaced the earlier four-cylinder engine used in the 170 S. The Motor magazine found that the new Mercedes-Benz offered "unique sensations by combining a smooth and comfortable suspension on degraded roads with a light and precise steering, a behavior without roll and an ability to be part of a trajectory that would do honor to a race car".
More than 16,000 Mercedes-Benz 220s were sedans, but more discerning buyers also had the option of ordering a two-three seat Cabriolet A or a full four-seat Cabriolet B. Just 1,278 people opted for the "A" version which commanded a 70 percent premium over saloon models, this understandably kept production numbers to a minimum. The Cabriolet A is a two-passenger convertible distinguished from the Cabriolet B by having a rear jump seat and a single side window compared to the four-passenger B. Cabriolet As also include a leather-covered dash top in veneered wood and bound Wilton carpet covering a large portion of lower interior.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This wonderful, elegant Mercedes is able to claim the best history sequence that any car can, in that it has been retained by its late owner's family from new. Mr. McCormick would recall his father telling tales of ordering the car at the Mercedes factory and going to collect it himself. As new, and confirmed from its chassis plate, the 220 was originally finished in black 'DB40' paint scheme, and contrasted by a red interior. It was optioned with the 3-piece Karl Baisch luggage set, which it still retains to this day.
Over the years as use challenged its condition a decision was made to repaint the car fully and the owner elected to brighten it with the current rich cream colorway that you see the car today, cleverly countered with a brown mohair top. The leather interior has been beautifully refurbished in red leather and the sensible precaution of modern seat belts added as well as a modern stereo system, to aid enjoyment on the road.
As time marches on, it becomes increasingly hard to find cars which remained in a single family stable, making this a rare opportunity for a collector to be the second owner of a 68 year old car from the famed Mercedes brand.
Single Twin-choke Carburetor
86bhp at 4,600 RPM
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
* Single family ownership from new
* High standard older restoration
*Quality Mercedes-Benz from the 1950s
* Offered with Original Karl Baisch luggage, and comprehensive history files
THE MERCEDES-BENZ 220
Mercedes-Benz introduced the 220 Sedan at the Frankfurt Auto Show April 1951. The successor to the 170 S, it contained a number of updates, the primary of which being a streamlining of the headlight fitment. They were now faired into the fenders with chrome trim atop. The most significant change in the car, however, was under the bonnet, where a new 2.2-liter six-cylinder engine replaced the earlier four-cylinder engine used in the 170 S. The Motor magazine found that the new Mercedes-Benz offered "unique sensations by combining a smooth and comfortable suspension on degraded roads with a light and precise steering, a behavior without roll and an ability to be part of a trajectory that would do honor to a race car".
More than 16,000 Mercedes-Benz 220s were sedans, but more discerning buyers also had the option of ordering a two-three seat Cabriolet A or a full four-seat Cabriolet B. Just 1,278 people opted for the "A" version which commanded a 70 percent premium over saloon models, this understandably kept production numbers to a minimum. The Cabriolet A is a two-passenger convertible distinguished from the Cabriolet B by having a rear jump seat and a single side window compared to the four-passenger B. Cabriolet As also include a leather-covered dash top in veneered wood and bound Wilton carpet covering a large portion of lower interior.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This wonderful, elegant Mercedes is able to claim the best history sequence that any car can, in that it has been retained by its late owner's family from new. Mr. McCormick would recall his father telling tales of ordering the car at the Mercedes factory and going to collect it himself. As new, and confirmed from its chassis plate, the 220 was originally finished in black 'DB40' paint scheme, and contrasted by a red interior. It was optioned with the 3-piece Karl Baisch luggage set, which it still retains to this day.
Over the years as use challenged its condition a decision was made to repaint the car fully and the owner elected to brighten it with the current rich cream colorway that you see the car today, cleverly countered with a brown mohair top. The leather interior has been beautifully refurbished in red leather and the sensible precaution of modern seat belts added as well as a modern stereo system, to aid enjoyment on the road.
As time marches on, it becomes increasingly hard to find cars which remained in a single family stable, making this a rare opportunity for a collector to be the second owner of a 68 year old car from the famed Mercedes brand.
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