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Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet W180 — 1957

Beautiful open Mercedes-Benz 220S that has undergone a complete restoration over five years.

Mathias Casserlund
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"Beautifully restored W180 convertible. Inspected and road-ready. A dream for the eyes, perfect as a private collector’s vehicle or for a museum."

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18221
UMEÅ
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Mathias Casserlund
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"Beautifully restored W180 convertible. Inspected and road-ready. A dream for the eyes, perfect as a private collector’s vehicle or for a museum."

Description

The car underwent a complete restoration between 2016 and 2022. The current owner purchased the car in 2015. Having recently entered contractual retirement, he wanted to restore a classic Mercedes convertible. To achieve a result to be proud of, he enlisted experienced professionals for tasks where he lacked sufficient expertise.

The entire car was disassembled, and the body was mounted on a frame jig and blasted. The body was then thoroughly inspected. Among other things, all four fenders were replaced with brand new ones. When the bodywork was completed, it was painted by Umeå Billackering. The fenders and vulnerable parts have been treated with rust protection. Rust prevention has been applied continuously throughout the restoration, including inside the beams and other areas. The cost of all chrome work alone exceeded SEK 120,000.

The fully rebuilt engine is not matching numbers but is the correct type for the car. In summary, everything that needed restoration has been addressed, with many parts replaced with brand new ones. The owner describes the restoration journey as the goal itself. He saw it as a challenge to prepare a truly fine Mercedes. After investing five years and sparing no expense, he now feels the project is complete and the goal achieved.

Regarding the mileage: the odometer shows just under 50,000 kilometers, though this cannot be confirmed. Since the restoration, the owner has driven approximately 1,300 kilometers.

The car comes with a tool kit, spare wheel, and jack. Additionally, for those interested, the original rear axle is also available.

Regarding the car’s history: we know that in 1967 the car was owned by engineer KG Sandberg in Sollentuna. The license plate at the time was B16666. Older documentation can be requested via the National Archives (Riksarkivet).

This is a distance auction. Photos and information about the car and its technical status have been provided by the owner. BWA has not inspected the car on-site.

Technical data

  • Year
    1957/1957 
  • Registration date
    1957-01-01 
  • Mileage
    50456 km 
  • Registration Number
    BAC646 
  • Chassis Number
    1800307511890 
  • Kw / hp
    82 / 111 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    Black 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Equipped with a 2.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine and dual Solex carburetors. The engine is rated at 100 hp. The engine has been fully rebuilt by Umeå Motorslip AB. Four-speed gearbox with a column shifter. The rear axle has been replaced with one featuring a 3.51 gear ratio, which reduces engine RPM and provides a smoother, more comfortable driving experience. The original rear axle with a 4.11 ratio is kept.

  • Interior condition:

    Beautiful interior crafted in genuine leather. All upholstery and the convertible top are new, work carried out by Ottossons Saddlery in Östersund. The dashboard has been restored by a specialist who applied new trafaners followed by eight layers of clear lacquer. Equipped with a period-correct Blaupunkt car radio.

  • Exterior condition:

    The entire body has been professionally painted by Umeå Billackering. All chrome, except for a few parts, has been replated by Dalakrom. New whitewall diagonal tires. See the photos for more information.

  • General condition:

    Extensive restoration with an excellent final result. Only driven 1,300 kilometers since the restoration.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2020-10-13
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1957-01-01 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1957-01-01
Senast godkända besiktning: 2020-10-16
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 12

Facts about the model

Production began in July 1956. In October of the same year, a covered coupe was introduced. Initially, the 220S engine was equipped with carburetors, but from October 1958 to November 1960, they featured fuel injection. A total of 3,429 units of the 220S and 1,942 units of the 220 SE were built.

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