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£103,909
1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Art Car by Hiro Yamagata
United States • 18 Dec 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A is a unique art car by Hiro Yamagata, featuring hand-painted tropical motifs. It was refurbished in 1996 and displayed in museums before being acquired by the current owner in 2024.
Condition
6
The car was refurbished in 1996 prior to being hand-painted by the artist. The seller recommends replacing the tires and servicing the four-wheel drum brakes prior to road use. Moderate wear on exterior, interior, and/or wheels. May have a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1870123503688
Odometer:
6,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
, TMU 2.2-liter M180 Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Hand-Painted Bodywork w/Tropical Theme Tan Leather Upholstery Beige Soft Top w/Chrome Landau Bars 15” Steel Wheels w/Painted Hubcaps Driving Lamps Rear-Hinged Doors Push-Button Radio
This 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is one of 1,278 Cabriolet A models bodied by Sindelfingen Karosserie between 1951 and 1955.
Chassis 3503688 was selected for use in Hiro Yamagata’s “Earthly Paradise” exhibit and was refurbished in 1996 prior to being hand-painted by the artist in midnight blue with a tropical-themed motif.
The car was on display in various museums located in Los Angeles, Austria, Italy, and Japan, where it was purchased by its former owner in the early 2020s and subsequently returned to the US.
Power comes from a 2.2-liter inline-six paired with a column-shifted four-speed manual transmission.
It rides on 15″ steel wheels with hubcaps painted to match the exterior color scheme and is further equipped with driving lamps, rear-hin...
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£33,232
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£74,550
Median Price (Since 2020)
£213,935
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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