£84,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Ponton
Historics • UK • 28 Nov 2015
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£84,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Ponton
UK • 28 Nov 2015 • Lot 296
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a very rare, right-hand drive 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE convertible, one of only seven ever made. It was originally sold in South Africa, later imported to the UK, and has undergone restoration including a repaint. It has been maintained by Mercedes-Benz specialists and comes with a comprehensive history and documentation.
Condition
7
While the car has been restored and well-maintained since, it has seen use including a 1,000-mile holiday and rally appearances. The description mentions some paintwork and repairs done during restoration, suggesting it wasn't in perfect condition initially. However, it's been carefully stored and maintained by specialists.
/ 10
1,000 miles
499 3VX
1960
Auction
128030.20.003425
RHD
United Kingdom
£84,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Ponton
Historics • UK • 28 Nov 2015
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Introduced in 1956, the 220 S saloon was one of a trio of new models featuring unitary construction bodyshells employing large, box-section side members; hence the term 'Ponton'; the others being the 190 and 219.
All round coil-sprung independent suspension had long been a fixture of the Mercedes-Benz range and that of the newcomers benefitted from the newly developed single pivot rear swing axle.
Short-wheelbase Coupé and Cabriolet versions of the 220 S soon followed.
Luxuriously equipped in the best Daimler-Benz tradition, these superbly constructed touring cars were priced some 70% above the 220 S saloon.
In 1958, the 220 range was updated with a fuel-injected version of the 2.2-litre overhead-camshaft six cylinder engine, becoming the 220 SE.
Maximum power increased from 106 to 115bhp and while top speed remained unchanged at around 100mph, there was a useful improvement in acceleration; the 0-60mph time reducing by two seconds.
By the time production ceased in November 1960,...
Price Analysis vs Other (W128) 220 SEs
£22,624
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£60,696
Median Price (Since 2020)
£175,483
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Jul 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
44,682 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Jul 2014, 44,682 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On 22nd May 2012, 44,281 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- general condition represents the age of vehicle
Failed
On 18th Apr 2011, 43,695 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On 18th Apr 2011, 43,695 miles
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