Nicely restored example - Features rare sliding sunroof - Offered at No Reserve Introduced in 1953, named 'Ponton' (the German word for "pontoon") in reference to its ponton styling, Mercedes stretched the 'Ponton' saloons into a range that became the automaker's dominant production models until 1959.

The 1953 Mercedes-Benz W120, marketed as 180, were Mercedes' second totally new series of passenger cars since World War II, following the 1951 introduction of the top of the range W186 Type 300 “Adenauer”, and replaced the pre-war-designed Type 170 and Type 170 S.

The 'Pontons' were Mercedes' first monocoque, unitary body production models.

Mercedes expanded the base Ponton model into a diversified line, developing multiple series based on the 180, by introducing more engines and stretching the body.

A shortened floorpan of the four-cylinder sedan was also modified to serve as the structure for the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL roadster.

The range was succeeded by the range of "Heckflosse" o...