Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 220 S Ponton from 1958 in the color light blue with a brown partial leather interior.

Highlights:

• With TÜV and H license plate in a well-kept overall condition
• Brief evaluation from 2019 with a grade of 2
• In the seller's possession since May 2008, according to the seller just under €20,000 has been invested since then (without receipts)
• The 220 S was originally produced for the USA, folding roof and automatic transmission were retrofitted
• Restored, with (overhauled) replacement engine
• With original radio

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1958
• First registration: USA, 1958
• Location: 83629 Weyarn, Germany
• Number of owners: unknown (in possession of the seller since 05/2008)
• Restored
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Licensed
• H license plate
• TÜV until 08/25
• Immediately ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz W180 is a luxury-class vehicle and is also known as a Ponton due to its design and self-supporting body. A distinction is made between the "large Ponton", the luxury-class model with the 6-cylinder in-line engines (220 and 220S) and the "small Ponton" of the W120/W121 model series with the smaller four-cylinder engines, which are assigned to the upper mid-range. The large Ponton replaced the W187 series, which still bore the pre-war design with its free-standing fenders. It was built from 1954 to 1959 and was also available as a luxurious convertible and coupé in addition to the saloon. The large Ponton was replaced in 1959 by the Mercedes-Benz W111 model series tail fin.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: light blue
• Interior with brown partial leather upholstery and wooden elements
• Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 2.2-liter six-cylinder engine with 86 hp
• Automatic gearbox
• Replacement engine

Mileage:

• 17,692 mi (read off)
• The mileage is not traceable
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, brief assessment (2019, grade 2)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition - rust-free, light rust film
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Rear bumper with three larger dents
• Minor scratches and dents on the bodywork
• Leather worn and faded
• Tear in the rear seat bottom
• Interior door trim (rear left) with heavy wear marks
• Partial cracks and signs of wear on the wooden elements
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the car

For sale is a stylish Mercedes-Benz 220 S from 1958 in light blue with a brown partial leather interior. This vehicle has been cared for and maintained by the current owner since 2008. With an H license plate and TÜV until 08/2025, the Ponton is ready for the road. Originally built for the US market, the car was subsequently fitted with a folding roof and automatic transmission. Overall, the 220 S is in a well-kept condition, although it does have age-related defects. For collectors and enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to acquire a timeless classic that is ready for new adventures.