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Highlights
- Previously restored
- Beautiful condition
- On Dutch historic registration
The Appeal
A prime example of postwar German styling and engineering, the '58 Ponton Cabriolet was Mercedes flexing their design chops. Under the long sloping bonnet lives a 2.2 litres straight-6 pumping out a smooth 115 horses - not neck-snapping but with ample power for top-down cruising.
Mercedes embraced luxury with the Cabriolet's plush leather interior, burl wood accents and full chrome gauges. The iconic stand-up hood ornament reminded you this was still a pedigreed Benz. With style and comfort in spades, the 220S Ponton Cabriolet delivered breezy, elegant open-air motoring, Mercedes style.
This example has been previously restored and remains in fabulous condition. If the delightful fifties styling of the exterior doesn’t sell you on this car then the beautiful interior surely will. We think it would be an amazing way to go touring.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 15 Oct 1958
- Imported to the Netherlands 2022
- Previously restored
- Dutch registered
- MOT exempt
The Interior
- Beige leather upholstery
- Burl wood dashboard and trim
- Period radio
When you swing open the heavy driver’s door, you’re greeted by rich leather and polished burl wood accents complemented by a delightful period dashboard design. It really is like slipping back into the lap of 1950’s luxury.
The exquisite craftsmanship is beautifully preserved here too, with barely a mark on the seats, fresh carpeting and a deep gloss to the wood finish. The capacious boot is also clean and tidy, and houses a full size spare wheel.
The Exterior
- Green paintwork presents well
- Mirror-like chrome
- White wall tyres
The Ponton Cabriolet's elegant design features a chrome-trimmed grille flanked by round headlights. Long front fenders flow back, highlighting the car's sweeping pontoon-style bodywork. Chrome bumpers front and rear are complemented by numerous other chrome highlights.
The green paintwork looks to be in very good order and the chrome looks excellent throughout.
With the top down, the taut black canvas roof folds neatly behind the rear seats and is protected by a tonneau which matches the seat upholstery.
Polished hubcaps and whitewall tires complete the refined 1950s luxury look. From every angle, the 220S Cabriolet exemplifies the poised styling and meticulous details that defined postwar Mercedes-Benz.
The Mechanics
- 2195cc 6-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Rear wheel drive
Under the bonnet, everything looks neat and tidy while the underside of the car also looks very clean. The seller reports that it’s in very good technical condition and so should be ready to head out and enjoy the summer.
Summary
A beautiful example of the luxury fifties Mercedes cabriolet that is a treat for the senses, inside and out.
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