Description
Mercedes W105 219 Ponton 6 Cyl.
Restored condition.
South African Import so no rot.
Stunning car, fully restored including body and interior.
Few very minor trim blemishes, but otherwise a stunning beautiful car.
6 Cyl. engine with 4 speed column manual gearbox.
The rarest of the Ponton family of Mercedes cars.
(Shorter body car with bigger 6 Cyl. engine).
HISTORY:
The ponton body shape had been introduced in 1953 by the W120 chassis 180. In the following year, Mercedes-Benz introduced the 6-cylinder 220a which was visually similar to the 180, but with a 170 mm (7 in) longer wheelbase, and an entirely new rear suspension design. 100 mm (4 in) were added to the front to accommodate the two extra cylinders and 70 mm (3 in) added to the rear doors to provide more legroom for the rear passengers. This model ran until 1956 when the 219 and the 220S were introduced.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION OF 219:
The 219 from the a-pillar forward was identical to the long-nosed 220a, including the single-carburettor 2. 2 L 6-cylinder engine. However, from the a?pillar back, it used the shorter body of the W120/ W121 180/ 190 models — accordingly, wheelbase and total length of the 219 were shorter compared to the 220S, but bigger compared to the 190. This can be identified by the one-piece windows in the rear doors, as opposed to the 220a and 220S having separate quarter windows.
Offered for sale as viewed. Private sale, so no warranty implied or given.
Offers invited
