1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet Ponton for sale

€157,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Berlin, Germany

Mileage
77,500 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1960
Power
120 PS (88 kW)

1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet Ponton for Sale in Germany

This 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet Ponton is a used car showing 77,500 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Graphitgrau with a Red interior.

One of only 1,112 Ponton 220 SE cabriolets, built in the final year of the body, when the coupé and cabriolet outlived the saloon. From August 1959 they took the six-cylinder of the new fintail 220 SEb, with straight intake pipes and a sharper camshaft, and production of both ended in November 1960.

Delivered new in Germany in 1960, the car is in its third hands, and the present owner has kept it for ten years. He was told the reading on the odometer is the original total, and the well-preserved original interior supports it. Always properly serviced, it is registered and ready to use.

The car is located in Berlin, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet uses the 2,195 cc M127 straight-six with Bosch mechanical manifold injection, rated at 120 PS (88 kW) at 4,800 rpm and 189 Nm from August 1959, for 165 km/h, with a four-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels, the Hydrak automatic clutch at extra cost. The two-door body rides on a 2,700 mm wheelbase, shorter than the saloon's 2,820 mm. Apart from its engine it matches the carburettor 220 S Cabriolet.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Graphitgrau
Interior
Red
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
77,500 km
Previous owners
3
Condition
Used
Location
Berlin, Germany

Powertrain

Power quoted by the dealer
120 PS (88 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
2,195 cm3

Equipment

Points highlighted by the dealer 3

  • Original interior
  • Yellow fog lamps
  • German road registration

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet priced above or below the European market?

At €157,500, it sits above the median of €147,200 for the 4 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet advertised in Europe in 2026. 75% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Berlin, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €11,862 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €157,500, 1228% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1959 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet compare?

77,500 km recorded, against a median of 76,315 km across the Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet are priced closest to this one?

a 1964 car in the Netherlands at €149,500, and a 1961 car in Germany at €144,900. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet, and how does a purchase work?

Thiesen, a professional dealer in Berlin, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Berlin, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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