1959 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

220 COUPE Coupe

GASOLINE

CLUTCHLESS

Clear

Gasoline

In 1959 the cabriolets and coupes received the 2.2 liter fuel injected power plant which gave them more power which they needed as they are very heavy automobiles. Produced until November 1960 there were only 5371 Ponton coupe and cabriolets built over the four years of production, making it a very rare automobile. Mechanically these coupes and cabriolets are identical to their sedan counterparts, so mechanical parts are available. Some items are getting hard to find. All 220's are fairly predictable. All will need water pumps and engine mounts. Exhaust systems hang low and door locks can get worn, windshield wipers are sluggish. Rust is a particular problem. (see diagrams below for most common areas for rust problems. These are very rugged automobiles and will make a great addition as an occational driver or even as a second full time driver. They are not very fast due to the weight and low horsepower but they will run with traffic safely. They were only available with a four speed and a Hydrak clutch was available. The Hydrak clutch was a innovative option.(see photo at left) The clutch would actuate automatically as the driver moved the gear shift lever which would give you two pedal control with manual shifting and no clutch pedal. There were many problems with the Hydrak so it became one of Mercedes Benz's less successful options. Most Hydrak clutches have been converted to a regular clutch system and a pedal installed. Production Numbers: Production Numbers on the 220S Cabriolets and Coupes from July 1956 to October 1959 coupe 1251 convertible 2178 total: 3429 units Production Numbers of the 220SE Cabriolets and Coupes from July/October 1958 to November 1960 coupe 830 convertible 1112 total: 1942 units When these cars are well maintained and properly taken care of, they increase in value. Currently:(these are approximate values based on actual sales of vehicles.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- values last updated SEPTEMBER/2011 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT 949 481 3193 PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! A car's value is determined by condition. Standard condition guidelines are as follows:   Excellent- A close to perfect original or a very well restored vehicle. Generally a body-off restoration, but a well done body-on restoration that has been fully detailed may qualify. The vehicle is stunning to look at and any flaws are trivial and not readily apparent. Everything works as new, all equipment is original, NOS or excellent quality reproductions. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT # 1 CARS ARE VERY RARE, AND ARE ORIGINAL RIGHT DOWN TO THE HOSE CLAMPS. DO NOT ASSUME THAT JUST BECAUSE A CAR HAS A #1 ASKING PRICE, THAT IT IS IN # 1 CONDITION. MOST CARS FOR SALE OUT THERE ARE LOW # 2 TO HIGH # 3 CARS. Very Good- An extremely presentable vehicle showing minimal wear, or a well restored vehicle. Runs and drives smooth and tight. Needs no mechanical or cosmetic work. All areas have been detailed. Beautiful to look at but clearly not a # 1 vehicle.  Good- Presentable inside and out with some signs of wear. Not detailed but clean. Body should be straight and solid with no rust-through anywhere. Shiny, attractive paint but may have evidence of minor fading or checking or other imperfections. Runs and drives well but may need some minor mechanical or cosmetic work. But it is useable and enjoyable as is. Fair- Runs and drives ok but needs work throughout the vehicle. Body shows signs of wear or previous restoration work. Any rust should be minimal and not in any structural areas. Cosmetics, body and mechanicals all need work to some degree.   Poor- In need of complete restoration, but is complete and not a rust bucket beyond repair. May or may not run but is not roadworthy. These values are from Collector Car Market Review and are based on actual sales of vehicles, not on asking prices of vehicles. Asking prices, and sales prices are very different. 220S COUPES  CABRIOLETS # 1 EXCELLENT $48,500.00   $87,400.00 # 2 VERY GOOD $32,300.00   $61,000.00 # 3 GOOD $19,600.00   $40,500.00 # 4 FAIR $11,750.00   $24,300.00 # 5 POOR $- 5,300.00  $11,550.00  220SE # 1 EXCELLENT  SIZE "14"> ANY QUESTIONS USE EBAY “QUESTIONS FOR SELLER” SHIPPING CAN BE ARRANGED FOR WORLDWIDE DELIVER DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO PLACE YOUR BID BECAUSE SELLER RESERVES RIGHT TO ACCEPT “BUY IT NOW EBAY” BIDS TERMS:This auction is in U.S. dollars Thank-you for your interest On Jul-09-12 at 23:37:14 PDT, seller added the following information: Both American and European automobiles in the 1950's were prone to rust and corrosions and unless you are fortunate enough to discover a car like this Ponton Coupe that has spent its entire life in desert dry climate California this 1959 Mercedes 220 Coupe with a rust free solid body with all the impossibly hard task of finding all the chrome and stainless steel trim restoration to show condition would be cost prohibitive. Produced until November 1960 there were only 5371 Ponton coupe and cabriolets built over the four years of production, making it a very rare automobile even without a great many rusted out.  This 59 Ponton Coupe has the body and trim to be a show winner properly restored.  Have you ever seen a Coupe like this one in Triple BLACK with RED leather interior. "GORGEOUS". Production Numbers on the 220S Cabriolets and Coupes from July 1956 to October 1959 Ponton coupe 1251 and ponton convertible  2178 = total: 3429 units.  Most classic Mercedes are being bought by Germans their economy is still in good shape because they are the leaders in mechanical quality.On Jul-12-12 at 14:13:02 PDT, seller added the following information: THE INTERIOR WOOD TRIM IS AVAILABLE.  INTERIOR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AUCTION TO KEEP THE COST TO PURCHASE THE BODY AND DRIVELINE LOWER.  MOST RESTORATIONS ARE CAUSED BY ACCIDENTS OR IRREPARABLE BODY RUST OR CORROSION.  DUE TO ACCIDENTS AND RUST THERE ARE MORE INTERIORS THAN THERE ARE SOLID BODIES OR DRIVELINES AVAILABLE. THE RUNNING GEAR AND BODY IN THIS DESERT DRY CLIMATE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MAKES THIS AN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO DUPLICATE.  YOU MAY BUY BOTH SOLID BODY WITH INTERIOR  THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR INTEREST. JIM 949 481 3193On Jul-12-12 at 14:54:05 PDT, seller added the following information: FULLY RESTORED 59 220S COUPE SELLING PRICE $74,050.00 On Jul-13-12 at 01:18:37 PDT, seller added the following information: In 1978 a decision was made to restore this 59 ponton MERCEDES 220 COUPE in the middle a disassembly of circumstance and events put the work on hold.  Some of the parts were already rebuilt and put in storage.  Now in this market a decision was made to try and sell it as is to someone who may have had a serious accident to a their 59 Coupe and would buy this rare and solid California body with only some slight surface corrosion which are becoming very hard to find without having to rebuilt rusted areas.  Then after the body and driveline was sold deal the uninstalled parts as separate items It would be impracticable to put this coupe back together in 1978 condition which would cost about $27K when restoring it to a concourse show winning restoration spending around $38K and you would wind up owning a $80K winner.  Some  of the parts need cosmetic work  On Jul-14-12 at 17:34:58 PDT, seller added the following information: THIS PONTON COUPE AS IS SHOWN IN THE FOLLOWING IMAGES WILL SELL AS IS FOR $19,800.00 AND THEN BUY THE MISSING PARTS AS NEEDED.  ALL THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETELY RESTORE IT ARE AVAILABLE AND CAN BE BOUGHT ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS AT MARKET COST AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR INTEREST.On Jul-14-12 at 18:06:52 PDT, seller added the following information: THE ABOVE IMAGES SHOW THE POTENTIAL OF WHAT CAN BE DONE DURING THE RESTORATION PROCESS TO ARRIVE AT A $100,000.00 PLUS 59 COUPE DEPENDING ON THE MARKET TIMES.  THERE NEVER HAS BEEN A  MARKET THAT DID NOT GO UP AFTER GOING DOWN, IT IS THE NATURE OF MOST EVERYTHING. REGARDS  JIM WATKINS