Mercedes Benz 220 S Ponton W180 (1958)
Mercedes Benz 220 S Ponton W180 (1958), brief assessment grade 2, restored
Overview
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Highlights and general information
For sale is a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Ponton (W180) in light blue with brown partial leather interior.
Highlights:
- With TÜV and H license plate in good overall condition
- Brief assessment from 2019 with a grade of 2
- Owned by the seller since May 2008; according to the seller, just under €20,000 has been invested since then (no receipts)
- The 220 S was originally produced for the US market; the folding roof and automatic transmission were retrofitted
- Restored, with (overhauled) replacement engine
- With original radio
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1958
- First registration: USA, 1958
- Location: 83629 Weyarn, Germany
- Number of previous owners: unknown (owned by the seller since 05/2008)
- Restored
- No accidents under current ownership
- Registered
- H license plate
- TÜV until 08/25
- Ready to drive
Model history
The Mercedes-Benz W180 is a luxury vehicle and is also known as the Ponton due to its design and self-supporting body. A distinction is made between the "large pontoon," the luxury model with 6-cylinder in-line engines (220 and 220S), and the "small pontoon" of the W120/W121 series with smaller four-cylinder engines, which are classified as upper mid-range. The large Ponton replaced the W187 series, which still featured the pre-war design with its free-standing fenders. It was built from 1954 to 1959 and was available as a luxury convertible and coupé in addition to the sedan. The large Ponton was replaced in 1959 by the Mercedes-Benz W111 series with its distinctive tail fins.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Light blue
- Interior with brown partial leather upholstery and wood elements
- Completely repainted
Engine and transmission:
- 2.2-liter six-cylinder engine with 86 hp
- Automatic transmission
- Replacement engine
Mileage:
- 17,692 mi (as read)
- The mileage cannot be verified
- No service records available
Documentation:
- Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, brief assessment (2019, grade 2)
Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:
- Tires: 70-90%
- Brakes: 70-90%
- Bodywork: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
- Underbody: good condition, no rust-through known
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle
Known defects
- Rear bumper with three small dents
- Leather on the front seats has developed a patina
- Small tear in the lower part of the rear seat
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition
Summary
For sale is a stylish 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Ponton (W180) in light blue with brown partial leather upholstery. This vehicle has been cared for and maintained by its current owner since 2008. With an H license plate and TÜV certification until 08/2025, the Ponton is ready for the road. Originally built for the US market, the car was later equipped with a folding roof and automatic transmission. The 220 S is in good condition. For collectors and enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to own a timeless classic that is ready for new adventures.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Expert report available
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection



Comments of this past auction
Beim betrachten der Bilder ist mir bei beiden Heckleuchten aufgefallen das es zumindest so aussieht als seien sie mittig mit "Tesafilm" befestigt? Ich bin mir fast sicher das es ein Fotoeffekt ist! LG Tom
Ich kann da kein Tesafilm erkennen. Grüße ( auch ) Tom
Technik: Der Mercedes-Benz W 180, besser bekannt als Mercedes-Benz 220 bzw. 220 S, war in den Jahren 1954 bis 1959 ein Modell der Oberklasse mit Sechszylinder-Motor von Daimler-Benz. Die „Großen“ Ponton-Mercedes, Nachfolger des „Mercedes-Benz 220“ (W 187), wurden parallel zur oberen Mittelklasse W 120/W 121 („Kleiner Ponton“ mit Vierzylindermotoren) gebaut. Von März 1956 bis August 1959 wurden 55.279 Fahrzeuge hergestellt. Im Juli 1994 waren in Deutschland beim Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt noch 493 Fahrzeuge registriert, unberücksichtigt waren dabei Wagen ohne aktuelle Zulassung. LG Tom