Mercedes-Benz 220 b
(1959 - 1965)
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From 1956 to 1960, Mercedes-Benz also built the 220 S and, from 1958, the 220 SE as a convertible and coupé. The two-door variants remained rare, as they were priced at the same level as a detached house, which was not conducive to their popularity. However, their exceptional status ensured a good survival rate. This driving report describes the history of the convertible and provides driving impressions, supplemented by many current and historical photographs.
The newcomer from Stuttgart, the Mercedes-Benz 220 S, could do everything better. At least that's how it sounded throughout the test report in the magazine 'hobby'. And the people at 'hobby' didn't make things easy for themselves and put the new model through its paces. This report reproduces the original wording of the 1959 test and shows the pictures from that time, as well as many factory photos from the period.
The Mercedes-Benz Coupé 220 SE was in the tradition of great automobiles, from the Prinz Heinrich model to the SSK, 540K and 500 SL. The expectations of the 'hobby' tester were correspondingly high when private sports driver Eugen Böhringer invited him to take a test drive in the new Mercedes Coupé. And he was not disappointed. This article reproduces the original wording of the test from 1961 and is illustrated with historical images.
Built from 1961 to 1971, the large Mercedes Cabriolet offered space for five people and the drive and ride comfort of the W111 luxury-class saloon of the time. Visually, however, it went its own way and was so successful that the design also had an impact on later saloons. A total of 7013 convertibles with engines ranging from 2.2 to 3.5 liters were built. They are sought after today and are traded at high prices by enthusiasts. This driving report tells the story of the Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Cabriolet and shows it in historical and current illustrations, as well as in the sales literature.
The Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Coupé from 1963 and the Ford Thunderbird from the same year are pitted against each other in a dream car comparison organized by the magazine 'hobby', which has always had a flair for unorthodox comparison drives. Can the big American keep the more compact German at bay? Who will win? This article reproduces the original wording of the comparison test at the time and is extensively illustrated with historical images.
The Mercedes-Benz 220 S was clearly designed for quality and comfort. Despite the rear swing axle, it could also be driven in a very sporty manner. Only two things stood in the way of this: the automatic gearbox, which occasionally made the wrong decisions - and above all the elegant aura of the car, which really didn't fit in with such semi-strong behavior. This historical test report explains what the tail fin Mercedes was still good at and what it wasn't.
From 1959 to 1968 (Coupé and Cabriolet until 1971), the Mercedes-Benz W111 model series and its offshoots W110 and W112 were the benchmark in the luxury car class. The saloons, colloquially known as the big and small hatchbacks, impressed - especially in the top versions - with their high level of safety and comfort, impressive looks and self-confident price tags. In this vehicle report, the three model series are brought into order and a Mercedes-Benz 220 S is portrayed in detail, supplemented by many historical illustrations and a sales brochure.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 220 b
4-Door Sedan, 95 PS, 2195 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 100 PS, 2195 cm3
Coupe, 100 PS, 2195 cm3
Convertible, 100 PS, 2195 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 115 PS, 2195 cm3
Coupe, 115 PS, 2195 cm3
Convertible, 115 PS, 2195 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 110 PS, 2195 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 119 PS, 2195 cm3
Coupe, 119 PS, 2195 cm3
Convertible, 119 PS, 2195 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 220 b
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 220b 1964 Sold RM/Sotheby's St. Moritz (September 15, 2023) |
220b | 1964 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's St. Moritz (September 15, 2023) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 220 b "Heckflosse" 1963 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Frühlingsversteigerung (March 25, 2023) |
220 b "Heckflosse" | 1963 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Frühlingsversteigerung (March 25, 2023) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupé 1963 Sold Artcurial Sur les Champs 2023 (October 22, 2023) |
220 SE Coupé | 1963 | Sold | Artcurial Sur les Champs 2023 (October 22, 2023) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 220 SE b (111) 1962 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (June 26, 2015) |
220 SE b (111) | 1962 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (June 26, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet 1963 Sold RM/Sotheby's The Junkyard - The Rudi Klein Collection (October 26, 2024) |
220 SE Cabriolet | 1963 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's The Junkyard - The Rudi Klein Collection (October 26, 2024) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Cabriolet 1964 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klassische Fahrzeuge (July 3, 2021) |
220 SEb Cabriolet | 1964 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klassische Fahrzeuge (July 3, 2021) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Saloon 1961 Sold RM/Sotheby's Munich Sale (November 26, 2022) |
220 SE Saloon | 1961 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Munich Sale (November 26, 2022) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 220 SE b (111) 1964 Sold ACA King's Lynn Auction (January 28, 2017) |
220 SE b (111) | 1964 | Sold | ACA King's Lynn Auction (January 28, 2017) | |
| Mercedes Benz 220 SE Cabriolet 1963 Not Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (February 26, 2016) |
220 SE Cabriolet | 1963 | Not Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (February 26, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 220 Berline 1964 Sold Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 7, 2020) |
220 Berline | 1964 | Sold | Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 7, 2020) |
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