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£57,653 (Est: £59,224 - £88,836)

1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A

United States • 15 Aug 2025

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This 1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A is a rare and elegant classic, one of only 1,178 ever built. Presented in a charming medium red over light gray leather, it features an older restoration and is believed to have its original mileage of 56,392 miles.

Condition

7

The car is described as being well-presented with an older restoration. The paint retains its luster and shine, and the interior is nicely appointed. However, since the restoration was done some years ago, there is likely some slight wear visible.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

187012.05393/52

Odometer:

56,392 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

195CC SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Single Carburetor 86HP at 4,600 RPM 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *One of only 1,178 Cabriolet A's built *Showing just 90,746 km (56,392 miles), believed to be original *Elegant and luxurious Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet rarely seen in the US *Well-presented example featuring an older restoration *Finished in medium red over light gray leather interior THE MERCEDES-BENZ 220 Mercedes-Benz introduced the 220 Sedan at the Frankfurt Auto Show April of 1951.

The successor to the 170 S, it contained a number of updates, the primary of which being a streamlining of the headlight fitment.

They were now faired into the fenders with chrome trim atop.

However, the most significant change in the car was under the bonnet, where a new 2.2-liter six-cylinder engine replaced the earlier four-cylinder engine used in the 170 S.

Horsepower made a significant increase from 52 to 80, transforming the car into the ...