1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 CABRIOLET Registration No. Tba Chassis No. 187/169 Engine No. Smoke Green with magnolia interior and light grey hood. Engine: six cylinder in-line, single overhead camshaft, 2,195cc, 80 bhp at 4,600rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: independent; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive. Mercedes-Benz recommenced private car production in 1948, revamping their pre-war Type 170, which had been introduced as long ago as 1931. By 1951 Mercedes appeared to sweep away the austerity of those early post-war years and two new models appeared which made no attempt to be economy models. The cars, first shown at Frankfurt, were the 220 and 300. The 220 was based on a strengthened 170S cruciform chassis with wider track, powered by a new 2.2 litre six cylinder engine developing 80 bhp at 4600 rpm. Although it now had faired-in headlights and more room, the first 220 retained the dignified body styling of the 170, and in its performance and behaviour it established the character of other Mercedes to the expense of relatively modest torque at low engine revs. The 220's suspension was similar to that of the 170S, the coil and wishbone front end invariably being described in contemporary reports as a direct development of that on the pre-war Grand Prix cars. The 220 for sale today was given as a gift to the present owner by his wife some 35 years ago. By the mid-1980s its conditon was a little tired and at the suggestion of a good friend, it was decided that the Mercedes should be refurbushed to make it more usable. It was subsequently the subject of an exacting restoration, with the mechanics attended to by Keith Bowley's Ashton Keynes company and the bodywork refurbished by George Hart (Motorama). It has subsequently been maintained by the well known old car garage, Malmesbury Specialist Cars. The result was exquisite, and the car which has now been finished for more than a decade remains in very tidy order, save for some marks to the hood. The car's use has however remained relatively limited and it is therefore reluctantly offered for sale. is therefore reluctantly offered for sale. is therefore reluctantly offered for sale.
1953 MERCEDES-BENZ 220 CABRIOLET Registration No. Tba Chassis No. 187/169 Engine No. Smoke Green with magnolia interior and light grey hood. Engine: six cylinder in-line, single overhead camshaft, 2,195cc, 80 bhp at 4,600rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: independent; Brakes: four wheel drum. Left hand drive. Mercedes-Benz recommenced private car production in 1948, revamping their pre-war Type 170, which had been introduced as long ago as 1931. By 1951 Mercedes appeared to sweep away the austerity of those early post-war years and two new models appeared which made no attempt to be economy models. The cars, first shown at Frankfurt, were the 220 and 300. The 220 was based on a strengthened 170S cruciform chassis with wider track, powered by a new 2.2 litre six cylinder engine developing 80 bhp at 4600 rpm. Although it now had faired-in headlights and more room, the first 220 retained the dignified body styling of the 170, and in its performance and behaviour it established the character of other Mercedes to the expense of relatively modest torque at low engine revs. The 220's suspension was similar to that of the 170S, the coil and wishbone front end invariably being described in contemporary reports as a direct development of that on the pre-war Grand Prix cars. The 220 for sale today was given as a gift to the present owner by his wife some 35 years ago. By the mid-1980s its conditon was a little tired and at the suggestion of a good friend, it was decided that the Mercedes should be refurbushed to make it more usable. It was subsequently the subject of an exacting restoration, with the mechanics attended to by Keith Bowley's Ashton Keynes company and the bodywork refurbished by George Hart (Motorama). It has subsequently been maintained by the well known old car garage, Malmesbury Specialist Cars. The result was exquisite, and the car which has now been finished for more than a decade remains in very tidy order, save for some marks to the hood. The car's use has however remained relatively limited and it is therefore reluctantly offered for sale. is therefore reluctantly offered for sale. is therefore reluctantly offered for sale.
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