Highlights
- Comprehensively restored approximately 15 years ago
- Only 802 km covered since restoration
- Always garage-stored since restoration
- Recently replaced driver's door lock and ignition switch
- Complete mechanical reconditioning during restoration
The Appeal
The 1960s saw huge shifts in car design, and over in Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz were beginning to develop that formula we now know established them as one of the best car manufacturers in the world. Via some clever unibody construction, the Ponton line were not only right-up-to-date and fabulously slab-sided, they were easy to manufacture, and became amongst the first truly mass-produced Mercs, with all manner of styles and formats rolling off of the production line and quickly being picked up by the growing executive market.
This particular diesel-engined Ponton stands out thanks to its comprehensive restoration, which was completed approximately 15 years ago. Since that comprehensive work, it's covered a remarkably low mileage of only 80 kilometres - and still presents very nicely. A fabulous example of a true keystone classic car.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1962
- Underwent a comprehensive restoration approximately 15 years ago
- Has a valid vehicle safety inspection certificate
- Always stored in a garage since restoration
- Has covered only 802 km since the restoration work was completed
- Chassis number: 120 110 10 036286
The engine model is 621.914, while the complete engine number is 621.914-10-011795
The Condition
- Body was completely restored approximately 15 years ago
- Bodywork presents well with only minor imperfections noted
- Paintwork carries some storage wear, but nothing overly intrusive
- Brightwork contrasts nicely
- Attractive colour-matched wheels
- Interior was completely renewed during restoration
- Period-accurate fabric bench seats
- Instruments appear clean and legible
- Driver's door lock mechanism recently replaced
- Ignition switch recently replaced
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre (1,988cc) 4-cylinder diesel engine producing approximately 50 hp
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in fine order
- Underwent complete mechanical reconditioning during restoration
- Minimal mechanical wear with only 80 km covered since restoration
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