Mercedes-Benz : 190-Series

Up for auction today is a beautifully restored 1959 Mercedes 190 Ponton with a Webasto roof. This car was part of a small private collection. which the owner is trying to downsize due to loss of storage space. This car has been professionally restored inside and out. All brand new parts were used during restoration where necessary. All gauges and indicator lights including the clock are in working condition. Bakelite dash is in mint condition as shown in the pictures. The interior. seats. gauges. dashboard and the carpets are all restored and in mint condition. The engine has also been professionally restored(have receipts). and it runs like a little sewing machine. The frame and body are in excellent condition. Lots of power for a four cylinder car. I can cruise comfortably at 100 km/h.  

The carburetor. points and have recently been cleaned and adjusted. The Webasto roof is brand new as well. The brakes have also all been adjusted a few weeks ago.  Radiator cleaned. repaired and pressure tested. The engine and transmission have been overhauled and are in excellent working condition. Front and rear suspension are in excellent condition. The car has been rust proofed. Pictures and paperwork of restoration is available for buyer. The car comes with manuals and parts books. The body of the car is very straight with no bondo or dents what so ever. The car has been professionally repainted in 2010. The body has very minor (1cm) very fine scratches from shows and Canada parades. All the chrome throughout the car is in mint condition as shown in the pictures.
The only thing the car is missing is the two small reflectors in the bumper over rider and a radio ( I have one. but not sure of its condition)- Will be sold with the car.

Please note that the car is also up for sale privately and the owner reserves to cancel the EBAY transaction at any point to facilitate a local sale.
The car was appraised by a Licensed appraiser in Ontario in 2011 for $29. 00. 00.
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I have also attached the Appraisal for any interested buyers. under the additional pictures link
Some rough numbers to note during restoration: Paint and body: $4500. Interior and Webasto Roof: $4000. Engine and Gearbox: $4500. Chrome: $3500. Miscellaneous parts: $2500. Note labor is unaccounted for (roughly 200+ hours to put a car together).

Also note that if you need to ask your wife. brother. sister. daughter or neighbor. please do so before bidding. Lastly. do not give your newborn. neighbor your EBAY credentials to bid by mistake.   The car is ready to be sold. not many 190's with Webasto roofs are around in this condition.  

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask or call at the below listed number. Do you need a picture of a certain place/spot/ angle do not hesitate to ask. Inspections are also welcome. Car is sold as is. where is. With bills/history etc.   The only thing this car needs is to be driven on a sunny day. we need this car to go to a place where it will be thoroughly enjoyed!

Note I do have a shed full of parts that I can make a deal with for a potential buyer.  

 Note that $1000 is required by paypal as deposit. the remaining balance will only be accepted as cash in hand. money order or a bank money transfer.

The car will not be shipped with no payment. We will facilitate shipping.

For more information call Ajay at 1(416)858-8034
Happy Bidding!!

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