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£68,759 (Est: £68,652 - £102,978)
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A
France • 7 Feb 2025
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This 1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A is a rare example, with only 1,278 units produced. It was part of the Gilbert Thos collection for 40 years and features a high-quality restoration to standards similar to those used by Mercedes-Benz France, including ivory paint, red leather upholstery, and Becker radio. The car is noted for its drivability and consistency.
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The car underwent a high-quality restoration, with attention to bodywork, paint finish, and interior details such as red leather upholstery and elegant woodwork. The engine is noted to be the correct type and year, receiving the same care as the rest of the car. The listing emphasizes the car's exceptional consistency and suitability for long distances, suggesting it is mechanically sound and well-maintained.
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French titleChassis No[Email]5/52
Engine No[Email]0/52Collection Gilbert Thos, Mercedes-Benz coachbuilder and restorer
- In this collection for the past 40 years
- Beautiful high-quality restoration
- Only 1,278 units produced
- No reserve
At the first “Frankfurt International Motor Show” in April 1951, Daimler-Benz proudly unveiled the 220 and 300 models, both powered by modern inline six-cylinder engines with overhead camshafts.
Like the 170 S, the 220 was offered in three body types: saloon, cabriolet A and cabriolet B.
A coupe version was later made available at the request of major customers.
Only 1,278 cabriolet A examples were manufactured for the 1952 production year.
This particular example had been registered in Paris since 1957 when Gilbert Thos acquired it in 1985.
Like other vehicles in the collection, this car had a full high-quality restoration carried out to similar standards as cars he restored for Mercedes-Benz France.
Over 30 years later, we can appreciate...
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£33,232
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£74,550
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£213,935
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