MB 220 S - pastel turquoise

MB 220 S - pastel turquoise

Trendy Economic Miracle paintwork for the tail fin

The bearing bars on the rear set the Mercedes-Benz 220 S apart and allowed the designers to settle a score with the pontoon shape of the post-war years. However, the original of WIKINGs model of the luxury limousine from Untertürkheim was later most commonly identified by its tail fins in common parlance. Anyone who had the privilege of taking a seat behind its steering wheel had become established figures. It was apparent at first glance that the pastel turquoise colour was catering to the spirit of the modern age. More traditional minds preferred to drive their magnificent chrome vehicle with black paintwork.

1959-65

Fresh new colour for the rear fin

Chassis black, body pastel turquoise. Interior in black. Front bumper and radiator grille along with chrome bumpers on the rear. Tyre walls imprinted white, pastel turquoise wheel rims with Mercedes-Benz star painted silver. Ornamental strips and handles on the doors as well as Mercedes-Benz star on the boot and 220S type lettering painted silver. Headlamps transparent and tail lights red transparent inserts.