Description
The Mercedes-Benz "Ponton" series is a range of saloon cars from the German marque, introduced in 1953 and later nicknamed "Ponton" (German for "pontoon"), in reference to its pontoon styling, an important styling trend that unified the previously articulated bonnet, body, wings and running boards into a single, generally flat-sided envelope. At the time, Mercedes itself referred to none of its cars by this nickname. At the time, Mercedes itself did not refer to any of its cars by this moniker. Mercedes expanded the "Ponton" saloons into a range that became the carmaker's dominant production model until 1959. The four-cylinder W120 180 saloons of 1953 were Mercedes' second all-new passenger car series since the Second World War, following the introduction of the top-of-the-range W186 300 "Adenauer" in 1951, and replaced the pre-war W136 170 and 170 S models. In stark contrast to the distinctive traditional wings of this and earlier body-on-frame models, the 'Pontons' were Mercedes' first production models with a unitary monocoque body. The specimen we presented: Purchased in the north of the country, this car underwent a rigorous restoration using original materials. The cooling system has been completely refurbished. All the controls and warning lights are functional. The current owner favoured family outings, so the car has been meticulously maintained and is ready for use. This model has the curiosity of having 6 registration places. Invited offers.
