Mercedes-Benz 220 SE '58

• Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet from 1958
• 2,195 cc engine with 4-speed manual transmission
• Indicated mileage of 70,796 km
• Good professional restoration with documented history
• Belgian registration documents and Belgian Car-Pass

The Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet belongs to the elegant top-end Mercedes-Benz models of the 1950s. Its classic lines, generous chrome details and open bodywork give it the refined appearance for which this generation is so highly regarded today.

This example was first registered on 22 September 1958 and is finished in Black with a red interior. The 2,195 cc engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The indicated mileage is 70,796 km and the chassis number is 128030109502060.

The car is accompanied by an official dating certificate from The Society of Automotive Historians in Britain, confirming chassis number 128030109502060 as a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Convertible from the 1958 model year. The document also lists engine number 127980.

Its later history is also interestingly documented. According to a historical record, the car arrived in the United Kingdom from Switzerland in June 2004 and was subsequently placed in specialised vehicle storage. In 2007, the leather interior was completely retrimmed and a new water pump was fitted. Historical photographs show the black bodywork combined with the red interior, black soft top and numerous elegant chrome details.

The car underwent a good professional restoration in the past. The body presents well and was professionally repainted. The interior was also restored, the soft top was renewed and the carpets are in very good condition.

The underside is original and in good condition and was repaired during an older restoration. The tyres still have good tread, but date from 1983 and therefore have only limited remaining use.

Technically, the engine is in good condition following an older restoration, while the engine bay presents in good, honest condition. The car has been well maintained. The clutch and 4-speed manual transmission work well. The braking system requires repair due to a 30% difference between the front brakes and air in the braking system.

Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an expert report for this car.

Technical data

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: 220 SE Cabriolet
• Year: 1958
• First registration: 22/09/1958
• Engine capacity: 2,195 cc
• Transmission: 4-speed manual
• Colour: Black
• Interior: Red leather
• Indicated mileage: 70,796 km
• Chassis number: 128030109502060
• Engine number according to dating certificate: 127980

Condition and points of attention

Restoration and originality

• Good professional restoration
• Documented history present
• Official dating certificate present
• Leather interior completely retrimmed in 2007

Body

• Presents well
• Professionally repainted

Paintwork

• Repainted

Underside

• Original and in good condition
• Older restoration
• Repaired and in good condition

Tyres

• Good tread
• Old and only suitable for limited further use
• Tyres date from 1983

Interior, soft top and carpets

• Beautiful and restored interior
• Red leather interior
• Leather completely retrimmed in 2007
• Soft top renewed
• Carpets in very good condition

Chassis number check

• Original and clearly readable
• Location: right front chassis rail

Engine bay

• Good, honest condition

Engine and mechanical condition

Engine

• Good older restoration

Fluids and maintenance

• Well maintained
• Water pump replaced in 2007 according to the historical documentation

Battery

• Good condition
• Can still be used for several years

Clutch

• Works well

Gearbox

• 4-speed manual transmission
• Works well

Brakes

• Repair required
• 30% difference between the front brakes
• Air in the braking system

Handbrake

• Works well

Electrical system

• Horn works
• Windscreen wipers work
• Dashboard works
• Heating works

Lighting

• Repair required
• Front fog lights do not work

Axles and suspension

• Repair required
• Flex disc is deteriorated
• Play in the upper kingpins on the left and right

History and documentation

• Official dating certificate from The Society of Automotive Historians in Britain
• Chassis number confirmed as a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Convertible from the 1958 model year
• Engine number 127980 stated on the dating certificate
• Documented history through Switzerland and the United Kingdom
• Arrived in the United Kingdom from Switzerland in June 2004
• Leather interior completely retrimmed in 2007
• New water pump fitted in 2007
• Historical photographs of the car present
• 1961 Mercedes-Benz dealer directory present as period documentation

Documents

• Belgian registration documents
• Belgian Car-Pass present
• Dating certificate present
• Historical documentation and photographs present
• Car-Pass: https://public.car-pass.be/vhr/40761aa5-72c6-4301-bed7-3434eb1a3689

This Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter, Belgium.

Visits are possible with or without an appointment. If desired, the car can also be inspected on a vehicle lift.

Oldtimerfarm has more than 300 classic cars and motorcycles and is located just 5 minutes from the Aalter exit of the E40 motorway.

Also watch our videos:

Warranty:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M

Mileage of classic cars (km/Miles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po

Purchase procedure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ