1955 Mercedes 220 Cabriolet Oldtimer | Transport | Car
Mercedes 220 Cabriolet Oldtimer Car Specifications
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Start and drive, leather upholstery, white walls, manual soft top convertible roof, original suitcase set.Car was completely restored in 2010/2011 Valuation report included from 10-2017 €225,000.- Special model (curved windshield) 152 copies produced The Mercedes-Benz W187 is a luxury car produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1951 to 1955. The W187 was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in April 1951 and was powered by a six-cylinder single overhead camshaft M180 engine and was available as a sedan. coupe and convertible, all referred to by the model name 220. Despite its pre-World War II reputation as a luxury car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz produced only passenger cars with four-cylinder engines in the immediate post-war years. The W187 Mercedes-Benz 220 and the flagship W186 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer introduced together in 1951 were the first Mercedes to again feature six-cylinder engines. The styling was similar to that of the Mercedes-Benz 170S, except that the free-standing headlights of the 170 for the 220 in the fenders were integrated for a slightly more modern look. Two different convertible models were built, designed as exclusive sports cars with an exclusive character, but these sold only 1,278 and 997 for the "A" (2-door, 2/3-seater) and "B" (2-door, 4-seater) seat) seat) versions, respectively. In December 1953, just as the sedan and convertible "B" models were about to be replaced, a "Cabriolet A" derived W187 Coupé was announced for 1954. Mercedes-Benz's sales department said that this development was a direct response to urgent requests from leading celebrities of the time. In 1953, the manufacturer replaced the conventional flat windscreen of the 2/3-seater "Cabriolet A" with a slightly curved screen, which also found its way into the new coupé: this was a way to emphasize the sporty character of both models
