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1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A Art Car by Hiro Yamagata
United States • 12 Dec 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A is a unique 'Art Car' by Hiro Yamagata, featuring hand-painted bodywork and a tan leather interior. Having been refurbished and displayed internationally, it boasts a recent service and presents well, though the tires need replacement.
Condition
7
The car was refurbished in 1996 and has been displayed in multiple locations, suggesting it's been well-maintained since then. The description mentions some wear is visible, recommending new tires and noting the mileage, but overall the car appears to be in solid condition with slight wear, fitting the 'Very Good' rating.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
18701209297752
Odometer:
38,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Shown 2.2-Liter M180 Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Hand-Painted Bodywork w/Butterfly Theme Beige Leather Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels w/Painted Hubcaps
This 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is one of 1,278 Cabriolet A models bodied by Sindelfingen Karosserie between 1951 and 1955.
Chassis 9297752 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 Tropical Forest Green with a butterfly motif.
The car was displayed in Los Angeles, Europe, and Japan, where it was purchased by its former owner in the early 2000s.
It was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 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-hinged doors, and a beige convertible top with chrome landau bars.
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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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