Description
Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet Ponton | 1960
Highlights:
– 2.2-litre inline-six engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission
– Fuel-injected 220 SE cabriolet Ponton
– One of only 1,112 examples produced
– Documented ownership history from new in 1960
– Cognac leather interior with matching soft top
The seller offers for sale this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet Ponton, powered by a 2.2-litre inline-six engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Presented in an elegant ivory over a warm cognac leather interior, with a matching soft top, this is one of the most desirable expressions of the Ponton range. The 220 SE designation marks it out as a fuel-injected model, with Bosch mechanical injection feeding the smooth six-cylinder engine, and the open cabriolet bodywork gives it the relaxed, grand-touring character for which these hand-built Mercedes-Benz cabriolets are cherished.
This example is accompanied by a documented ownership history stretching back to new. According to the seller, the car was first delivered in March 1960 and passed through a succession of Swiss owners before being acquired by the current French owner in 2016. Bodywork and upholstery work was carried out in 2016 and 2017, during which the bumpers were rechromed and a suspension arm was replaced. The history adds welcome provenance to an already rare car.
The 220 SE Cabriolet belongs to the Ponton family, the line that helped re-establish Mercedes-Benz as a maker of refined touring cars in the post-war years. The cabriolet was the most exclusive and labour-intensive body style in the range, built in far smaller numbers than the saloons, and the seller notes that only 1,112 examples were produced. Its combination of fuel injection, a pillarless convertible body and high-quality coachbuilt finish placed it among the most prestigious open Mercedes-Benz models of its day.
With its slim chrome detailing, gentle tail fins and generous proportions, the 220 SE Cabriolet has a timeless elegance that continues to draw collectors. The fuel-injected six offers smooth, torquey progress well suited to long-distance cruising, while the open body makes the most of the car’s grand-touring nature. As a rare, well-documented Ponton cabriolet, this is a genuinely collectible classic Mercedes-Benz.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
