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1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet 'Ponton'

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 28, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$1,792Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $1,629, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz Ponton (180, 190, 219, 220 S and 220 SE)
Generation
Ponton (180, 190, 219, 220 S and 220 SE) (1953 to 1962)
Chassis
180030Z7512790

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 16 comparable sales, 564% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,813 to $30,500
Median$12,725
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 sales of the Mercedes-Benz Ponton (180, 190, 219, 220 S and 220 SE) (1953 to 1962) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,813 and $30,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S Sedan 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2026$18,500
1957 Mercedes-Benz 220SBring a Trailer, April 11, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 11, 2025$8,900
30-Years-Owned 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S CabrioletBring a Trailer, July 12, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 12, 2026$81,000
1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 9, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 9, 2026$62,000
1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, July 23, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2025$20,000
1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, April 1, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 1, 2025$6,800
1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S HydrakBring a Trailer, March 24, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 24, 2025$11,350
1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 S CabrioletBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$87,500