1959 Mercedes 220S Cabriolet - Highly Original - Lovely Patina - Tour Candidate
1959 Mercedes-Benz S-Class for sale in Burlingame, California, United States
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Burlingame, California, United States |
Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Model: | S-Class |
Trim: | 4-passenger Cabriolet |
Year: | 1959 |
Mileage: | 6,039 |
VIN: | 00000000000000000 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1959
1959 Mercedes 220S Cabriolet - 356 Light Blue w/Creme Leather
Recently out of dry short-term storage - Sold by Bonhams in 2013
VIN: 180030Z-9500275 - Engine #180924Z-850399 (matches data card)
MB Data Card decode:
Rear bench seat - Reclining front seats - Becker Europa radio - Ivory steering wheel - White sidewall tires - Windshield washer system - Right headrest (missing) - Left outside mirror
Velour carpeting w/rubber floor matting (replaced with full velour carpets) - Special order Birchwood interior wood trim - Hydrak semi-automatic transmission (replaced with conventional 4-spd gearbox)
Exterior:
Generally nice 'street' quality chrome with worn perimeter (upper door) chrome plating - Excellent panel fit and door/hood/deck lid gaps - Very nice side chrome sweep spear molding fitment
Very nice lower rocker/wheel arch molding fit and finish - Attractive 'street' quality paint depth and gloss - Excellent door closure - Nice light lenses all around
Interior:
Original perimeter (door panels, ower dash, ear inner quarter trim, oft top well trim) leather - Renewed front and rear seat leather done many years ago
Original wood with moderate dryness and checking - Nice original soft top frame - Very original trunk materials - Clean trunk floor/spare tire wells - Nicely installed seat belts
Technical:
Runs and drives well - Quiet engine valve train - Proper clutch and gearbox action - Proper brake operation - Misc. loose ends
Rust free undercarriage - Still on correct 13" wheels/tires - Far ahead of the majority of 'Pontons' on the market.
A charming and comfortable tour and event candidate.
Contact Roy Spencer @ 650-343-7980 for more details. Global shipping gladly arranged. Pre-purchase inspections available locally. This cabriolet can be inspected at my facility in Burlingame, A - 5 minutes south of SFO.
Please have a careful look at the extensive photo essay below.