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£3,262 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190b 'Ponton' Saloon (W121) Project
United Kingdom • 23 Mar 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Mercedes-Benz W121 '190' is a right-hand drive model imported from South Africa, first registered in the UK in 2002. Last used in 2003 and dry stored since, it's described as a solid project car needing inspection and potential reconditioning to return it to its former glory.
Condition
5
The car is described as solid with a free engine and dry stored, but it has been unused since 2003. It's considered a project car, suggesting that some reconditioning is required to return it to the road.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
12101060001598
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
LAS 870
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The much improved W121 was introduced in 1956 as the upmarket '190'.
Later models are represented by a lower-case 'b' suffix, which signified a range of updates including improved safety, padded dashboards and steering wheel pads Powered by the 1,897cc, OHC, M121, four-cylinder offering 75bhp at 4,600rpm and 86mph Imported from South Africa in right-hand drive and first registered in the UK in 2002 Last used in 2003, old style V5 and old MOT supplied Described as a 'solid car, engine free, dry stored since last used.
Parked up running and driving.
This could be a rewarding project' We would encourage your inspection at the NEC to see what might or might not need doing to return this car to the road The delightful ‘Ponton’ series combines classic looks and legendary build quality with surprisingly up to date modern driving characteristics, making them great 'entry level' classics Exterior
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£1,892
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,571
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,587
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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