The 220 series was the first new body style produced after the war. The classic body style from the 170 remained with few changes. The headlights were placed in the fenders rather than on top of them. The Cabriolet came in two styles, the A; which was a two passenger vehicle with a rear jump seat, and the B; which was a roomy four seater with rear quarter windows. Coupes were also made during the "second series" 1954-1955, and are extremely rare. Eighty-five coupes were produced, thirteen of them with sunroofs. The 220 model was the last to have suicide doors.

The first series Cabriolet A's were trimmed differently than other 220's. The dash leather was trimmed out in the same color as the seats, the dash top had veneered wood in burled elm, burled walnut or burled rosewood also matching the seat color, wool carpeting which was bound in scived leather also matching the seats, the trunk was carpeted in tan wool to match the optional fitted luggage. The Cabriolet A is the most collectible and valuable 220 model today. 

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