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Highlights
- Solid and very usable 220
- Economical 1.9L diesel engine
- Practical and stylish four seat classic
- Would work well as a daily driver
The Appeal
It’s hard to believe now, looking at its handsome, understated lines, but Mercedes’ ‘Ponton’ shocked, yes shocked, contemporary buyers. Its full body style was so different to what went before, and so cutting edge for Mercedes’ conservative buyers, that it took a while for them to adapt.
Adapt they did, because the Ponton was beautifully engineered and combined quality, practicality and everyday luxury in a way few rivals could manage. You can tell how well built these cars are from this one, which remains in good, highly usable order despite being 70 years old. With its economical and highly reliable 1.9L OM621 diesel engine, it would even work as a daily driver.
This 1955 car is presented in two-tone blue with a beige vinyl interior that retains its beautiful veneer dashboard. The bodywork presents well and the interior is very usable. There is scope to take it to the next level, or get in and enjoy it on your commute.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1955
- Fitted with OM621 diesel engine
- Some spare parts included as shown
- Veneer door surrounds not fitted but included in sale
- 3000kms after total restoration of the engine, gearbox, brakes, diff and steering.
The Condition
- Two-tone grey paintwork in fair condition as shown
- Bodywork appears straight and presentable with good panel fit
- Sits on steel wheels with body colour hub caps
- Chromework complete with some tarnish and age to note in photos
- Beige vinyl interior with grey carpets, grey door cards and off white headlining
- Interior shows some signs of age and use in photos
- Veneer dashboard in good general condition with some age to fittings and switchgear
- Supplied with spare wheel as shown
- Original radio fitted
- Veneer window trims removed but supplied with car
The Mechanics
- This car has been adapted with a 1988cc OM621 diesel engine, professionally rebuilt in 2010, alongside a restored manual transmission and driveshaft
- The car is mechanically solid and has passed inspection, making it drivable as is
- 47 years in one hands
- Manual gearbox
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