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£1,960

1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 Ponton

United Kingdom • 12 Mar 2016 • Lot 103

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This listing is for a black 190 'Ponton' saloon with a deep red interior. It's running and driving, with a solid chassis, making it a good base for cosmetic restoration. The car comes with a V5 registration and has good oil pressure, which adds to its value as a project car.

Condition

6

The car is described as running and driving with a good chassis and floorplan, but it needs cosmetic restoration. This indicates that it is mechanically sound but has visible wear and tear, aligning with a condition that requires some reconditioning.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

12101020003405

Odometer:

4,799 miles

Reg Number:

PSL742

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The 180-190 and 220-220 S 'Ponton' models looked very similar in appearance from the windscreen back to the six-cylinder somewhat longer 220s-220 S-220 SE models.

From behind, one could not easily differentiate even the top of the line 220 SE from a 180 but for the longer bonnet and chrome touches.

The 180-190 four-cylinders were widely used as German taxis.

Only these shorter Pontons featured low-wattage parking clearance lights at front bumper top rear.

A simple left-right toggle above and to the left of the driver's knee selected which side would illuminate so as not to needlessly run down the battery in winter.

Heater air intakes were on both sides of the radiator grille only on the 120/121.

This 190 saloon in black with deep red interior importantly is running and driving and appears complete.

The chassis and floorplan are all in good condition and thus represents a very good starting point for a cosmetic restoration project for any potential new owner.

The car is offered ...