1951→1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet B
The first of the Pontoon-fender Mercedes were seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in in April of 1951. It was offered alongside the 300 and both cars had a similar inline-6 engine.
In Detail
| tags | w187 |
| submitted by | admin |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1951 – 1953 |
| built at | Germany |
| engine | Inline-6 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | Chain-Driven SOHC |
| fuel feed | 2 Solex 30PAAJ Carburettors |
| displacement | 2195 cc / 133.95 in³ |
| bore | 80 mm / 3.15 in |
| stroke | 72.8 mm / 2.87 in |
| compression | 6.5:1 |
| power | 58.9 kw / 79 bhp @ 4850 rpm |
| specific output | 35.99 bhp per litre |
| torque | 142.4 nm / 105 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front brakes | Drums |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| steering | Worm & Sector |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones |
| r suspension | Swing Axle w/Coil Springs |
| dry weight | 1453 kg / 3200 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2845 mm / 112.0 in |
| front track | 1315 mm / 51.8 in |
| rear track | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| length | 4538 mm / 178.7 in |
| width | 1685 mm / 66.3 in |
| height | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~144.81 kph / 90 mph |
| fuel capacity | 65 litres or 17.16 gal. |
Auction Sales History
1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet B 220.187.0130707052 – sold for $154,000 Extremely Accurate and Extensive Restoration. Displayed at the 100th Anniversary of Mercedes-Benz at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Numerous Concours Awards Including a First in Class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. A Well-Kept Example of the Charming 220 Series. Offered with Period Factory Literature and Tools.
Auction Source: The 2013 Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company
