1959 | Mercedes-Benz 220 SE

The Mercedes-Benz W128, marketed as the Mercedes-Benz 220 SE, is a luxurious 6-cylinder car produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1958 to 1960. This model was available in three elegant body styles: saloon, coupé, and cabriolet. The W128 represents the pinnacle of the "Ponton" series, which can trace its design heritage back to the Mercedes-Benz 180 sedan (W120 chassis), introduced in 1953.

Production figures for the 220 SE include 1,974 saloons, 1,112 cabriolets, and 830 coupés. The 220 SE was notable for its advanced unitized body/frame construction and fully independent suspension, which enhanced ride quality and handling. All variants were powered by the M127 2.2 L (2195 cc) 120 ps/88 kW straight-six petrol engine. This engine featured an aluminum head, overhead camshaft, and Bosch mechanical fuel injection, providing a blend of performance and sophistication that was ahead of its time.

This remarkable 1960 model, chassis number 128 0371 0003641, returned to Germany from California in the early 2000s and has had just two passionate owners since. Interestingly, the last owner in the US was a German citizen who inquired in 1989 with a Frankfurt company about restoring the vehicle. After the restoration was completed, the car was never picked up and subsequently sold to its first German owner.

The car comes with a detailed maintenance file, particularly from the first German owner, which includes several valuation reports, with the most recent one from 2019 indicating a Condition 2+. The recorded mileage of 102,454 miles is quite likely to be original.

Finished in its original factory color of weißgrau (white/grey), the vehicle boasts a red interior, which was re-upholstered in 2000. It is powered by a six-cylinder engine that produces 120 ps (88 kW), accompanied by service records from a Mercedes-Benz Oldtimer specialist. Additionally, it includes a fresh German roadworthiness TÜV certification, ensuring the car's excellent condition and readiness for the road.