Mercedes Benz W128 220 SE Limousine (1959)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W128 220 SE sedan (Ponton-Mercedes) from 1959 in the color black with a gray fabric interior.

Highlights

• Partially restored
• Equipment among others: Radio
• Proven investments of over €20,000 in the last 5 years
• 12,000 € at the Ponton Manufaktur Halbergmoos
• 8,000 € at Mercedes Service
• Among other things, the headlining and wind deflector piping were replaced
• Bumpers were professionally re-chromed in 2021
• Wood in the vehicle interior was completely refurbished in 2020
• From 3rd hand, the vehicle comes from northern Sweden
• The first owner drove the Ponton approx. 70,000 km
• Records of this are available and also the first first aid kit with receipt
• When the first owner passed away, the Ponton remained with his daughter (2nd owner) for a while until the Ponton was finally bought by the current seller
• Matching numbers
• Most of the vehicle is still in its first paint job
• Interior in good condition for the age of the car
• In possession of the seller since 2018

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1959
• First registration: 1959, Sweden
• Location: 81825 Munich, Germany
• 3 vehicle owners
• TÜV valid until 07/25
• H license plate
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered
• German registration
• Ready to drive
• In the past, this 220 SE was equipped with a searchlight on the roof. This has since been removed and the hole in the roof provided for this purpose has been professionally closed by Ponton Manufaktur Halbergmoos (see picture 125)

Model history

The four-door version of the Mercedes-Benz W128, the 220 SE saloon, was only produced for one year from 10/1958 to 08/1959, with a total of just 1974 units. As the first fuel-injected vehicle in significant numbers, apart from the 300 SL, it is culturally and historically significant and particularly interesting for technology enthusiasts. The fuel injection system enabled a more spontaneous throttle response, sporty driving characteristics, reduced fuel consumption and a noticeable output of 115 hp. Its rarity and pioneering performance in injection technology make it particularly collectible.

The facts

Exterior and interior

• Exterior color: Black
• Interior material: Gray fabric
• Repainted: Yes, stone chips in the front area and on the sill trims have been repainted, otherwise the vehicle is still in its original paint finish

Engine and gearbox

• 2.2-liter six-cylinder in-line engine with 115 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in July 2019

Mileage

• 72,512 km (read off)
• The read mileage is not traceable, but a notebook of trips by the first owner in Swedish is available as a guide to the mileage

Documentation

• No checkbook available
• Original Swedish vehicle registration document with number of vehicle owners
• Notebook about trips from the first owner in Swedish
• Various invoices from Germany from 2018

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 50-70 %
• Bodywork: Some patina
• Underbody: Preserved, dry ice blasted
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Known defects

• Car radio without function and defective antenna
• There are 3 small paint inclusions on the left side of the hood (see picture 127)
• Scratches (approx. 5 cm) on the boot lid
• There is damage to the fabric in the door panels
• Minor scratches on the chrome strips
• Signs of wear and tear due to age
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Summary

The Mercedes-Benz W128 220 SE Sedan from 1959 impresses with its rare status as one of only 1,974 examples built, its 2.2-liter six-cylinder engine with 115 hp and its elegant black paintwork, complemented by a grey fabric interior. It is documented that 20,000 euros were invested in the partial restoration of this W128 220 SE. It has matching numbers, an H license plate and German registration.