Mercedes-Benz 220 A Cabriolet '51

Manual gearbox for an authentic driving experience

2,195 cc four-cylinder engine

Good professional restoration carried out

Stylish cabriolet in classic green color

Dutch registration documents (E705 included)

The Mercedes-Benz 220 A Cabriolet is one of the elegant open models produced by Mercedes-Benz in the early 1950s. With its refined lines, comfortable driving characteristics and solid engineering, this model is a fine representative of post-war German automotive heritage and an attractive classic for lovers of authentic cabriolets.

This example was first registered on 30/06/1951 and underwent a good professional restoration in the past. Today, the car presents itself in a correct and well-kept condition, with visible signs of use that are in keeping with the character and age of this classic.

Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an expertise report for this vehicle with the following findings.

Technical data

Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 220 A Cabriolet
Year of manufacture: 1951
Date of first registration: 30/06/1951
Engine: 2,195 cc four-cylinder
Transmission: Manual gearbox (4 speeds)
Color: Green
Mileage: 20,115 km (recorded mileage)
Chassis number: 187012

Condition and points of attention

Restoration and originality: good professional restoration
Bodywork: presents well, resprayed, signs of use
Bodywork note: incorrect fuel cap fitted, rust blisters on left door, right exterior mirror bracket broken
Paintwork: resprayed, normal signs of use
Underside: original and good, older restoration
Tires: good condition, suitable for several more years
Interior, soft top and carpets: soft top renewed, carpets in very good condition, restored with signs of use
Chassis number check: original and readable (right beam under exhaust)
Engine bay: older restoration
Engine: good older restoration, maintenance required
Fluids and maintenance: maintenance required
Battery: recently renewed
Clutch: signs of wear
Gearbox: signs of wear, jumps out of 3rd gear
Brakes: functioning well
Handbrake: functioning well
Electrics: horn, heater, windshield wipers and dashboard functioning
Electrics note: original temperature gauge not working
Lighting: repair required, low beams switch on together with parking lights
Suspension and axles: repair required
Suspension note: play in kingpins left and right front, play in auxiliary pitman arm, play in rear wheel bearings, oil leak at differential

Documents

Dutch registration documents
E705 included

This Mercedes-Benz 220 A Cabriolet can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm,
Lobulckstraat 9 – 9880 Aalter (Belgium).

Request the full inspection report via info@oldtimerfarm.be
or call +32 (0)472 40 13 38.

Watch our additional videos:
Warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M
Mileage on classic cars (km/miles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po
Purchase procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ