1957 Mercedes Benz 220-S "Ponton"Cabriolet,Only 1,066 Built , Very Rare, Low Mls

Selling this vehicle for a close friend. This was his wealthy's uncle's vehicle (original owner), ho has just passed away and have left 2 Mercedes, his 1957 MB 220s with 73,188 Original Miles and a 1967 600 Pullman ( also available for sale). What is listed below is all we know about the vehicle and we aretrying to sell here on Ebay before we bring it to Christies Auction House.Here are a few things I can let you know about the vehicle:Vehicle is black with black convertible top and red interior. Exterior paint shines like showroom condition and the same for the convertible top and is looks like new. The top has all new weatherstripping and the headliner is fully intact with no tears or rips.First of all, ts drives fantastic, verything works on the vehicle, eadlights,taillights, ignals, eater control, rakes, hoke, lutch, ires are in excellent shape, new MB battery replaced in 2014, ooks like a new top but it might be original as we have no idea. As I stated earlier, edon't know much about the car so basically what is mentioned in this listing and the photos, hich I have many more photos, hat you see is what you are getting. Other items I can mention is that it has a dented rear bumper and a left rear cracked tail light lens. The headliner is in beautiful shape, ear plastic window yellowing, ipper still works, indows go up and down but the passenger window does not have the knob on the handle but I do have the knob. Carpet looks brand new as it believe it is original but not sure.It comes with the oriental rugs and the convertible boot, lus I have all the seatbelts ( not installed in car ) plus original spare tire and original spare hubcap plus all the original manuals and the repair book. Choke knobs work, ipers work and still has the original radio but Idon't believe it is hooked up. Underneath the original radio is anaftermarket cdchanger radio with the disc changer in the trunk. All the window go up and down as theyshould and they small windows open and close as they should. Door panels are straight and not ripped but a little dirty. Seats are very nice with only minor cracking on the drivers seat ( see pics ). I believe the wood dash was restored some time back but as of now, here corner of each of the wood dash are cracking ( see pics ) but the rest of thewood dash looks good.The underneath of the car looks fantastic with only minor surface rust but looks solid. Can take pictures and email to you if you like or you can come inspect in person as I would be gladly to show to any perspective buyer.All the chrome is very minor surface rust but it is not showroom shiny plus all the trim is lightly pitted but is straight and not dented. Front bumper is straight and true. The hood is straight and true and has the sound damper which was also replaced.I have tried to explain as much as possible about this vehicle so please let me know if you have any questions or if you need me to take any particular photos for you as I have plenty more but as stated before am unable to list all of themI have sold approx 80 cars oneBay with not one negative feedback if that helps, lus I have a 100% rating and have been oneBay since its inception.Specifications of this vehicle:Type: 220S / 180030KG : 1790Lackierung: Nitrolack DB190 GFahregestell 7500829Chassis # 180030-7500829Engine # 180030-6500378Engine M180.924This car has been meticulously maintained as you can see in the photos and the receipts work that was done to the car in 1990, 992 and 2014. ( SEE PHOTOS OF RECEIPTS WORK DONE TO CAR )60 more photos not listed but available by email if requestedEverything in the pictures comes with the vehicle and will sellinternationallyWilling to sell overseas.There are about 60 more pictures that I have but ebay only allow 24 pictures so please ask what you would like to see and I can email to you106 hp, 195 cc OHC six-cylinder engine with twin Solex carburetors, our-speed manual transmission, ndependent front suspension with coil springs, wing-axle rear suspension with coil springs, nd four-wheel servo-assisted hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 106.3 in.

• Limited-production example and hand built in the classic Mercedes-Benz tradition
• One of just 1,066 220 S Coupes and Cabriolets produced for 1957
• Finished in striking Light Ivory and Tartan Red over dark red leather
• Equipped with an ivory steering wheel, ront bucket seats, nd whitewall tires

Mercedes-Benz launched its 220a, he predecessor to this car, n 1954. It represented their new generation of unit-body constructed cars, hich was later nicknamed the "Ponton" series, n reference to its pontoon-style front fenders. The 220a, onsidered by many to be the first modern Mercedes-Benz, as built on a 6.75-inch longer wheelbase than its predecessor, llowing more legroom for the rear-seat passengers and more room under the hood for a 2.2-liter six-cylinder engine. Servo-assisted brakes became standard in September 1955.When the 220 S was introduced in August 1957, he engine had two Solex downdraft carburetors and its horsepower was increased to 106 horsepower. A Hydrak hydraulically operated clutch also became available as an extra-cost option. The 220 S was a quick car by the standards of the day, ffering genuine 100-mph capability.These lovely cabriolets were produced in limited numbers and hand-finished at Sindelfingen to the highest standards of Mercedes-Benz's prestige models. Bodies were mass-produced yet finished by craftsman skilled in the art of coachbuilding. This in part explained why the cabriolets cost nearly 75 percent more than their saloon equivalents when new. Unlike the larger 300 S models, he 220 S Cabriolets featured a fully retractable convertible roof, iving them a much sleeker and more modern appearance.THANKYOU FOR LOOKING AS YOU ARE GETTING A VERY RARE AND VERY WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE.

On Sep-25-15 at 10:10:41 PDT, eller added the following information:

SUBTITLE should say " PONTON " not Pullman