1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton

This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S cabriolet was acquired by the seller approximately 37 years ago, and it is finished in Moss Green over green leather upholstery. Power is supplied by a 2.2-liter inline-six mated to a column-shifted four-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes 13″ steel wheels with hubcaps, wrap-around chrome bumpers, fender-mounted turn signals, individual front seats, and a dash-mounted clock. This W180 cabriolet is now offered with the owner’s manual, a car cover, and Connecticut registration in the seller’s name, listing the car as a Mercedes 250S. The W180 “Ponton” models featured Pontoon-style bodywork with integrated fenders and a unit-body chassis design. This example is finished in Moss Green (226) and is equipped with wrap-around chrome bumpers, fender-mounted turn signals, and a driver-side mirror. The black soft top struts are broken and the top has been down for many years. There are dents and blemishes around the body, the antenna is broken, and the rear bumper is not aligned. Steel 13″ wheels wear chrome hubcaps and are mounted with Maxxis MA-1 tires measuring 175/80. The suspension includes a double-wishbone front setup and a single-joint rear swing axle as well as front and rear coil springs. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted drum brakes at all four corners. The hubcaps are peeling and do not match match. The cabin features seating surfaces trimmed in green leather upholstery, and wood trim accents the dash, door panels, and windshield surround. The upholstery is torn, the wood trim is worn, the Becker Mexico AM/FM radio is inoperative, and the heater does not work. The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a sweeping 110-mph speedometer with auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 70k miles, approximately 30k of which were added under current ownership. The seller is unsure whether the odometer is accurate. The 2.2-liter M180 inline-six features dual Solex carburetors and was factory rated at 106 horsepower and 126 lb-ft of torque. The choke lever requires attention per the seller. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a column-shifted four-speed manual transmission. The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a state that does not issue titles for a vehicle of its age. It is being sold on its registration.