1957 MERCEDES 220S PONTON

1957 MERCEDES BENZ 220 S PONTON

"MARLENE"

This is a very clean 220 S Ponton sedan.

Body is straight with no rust or damage. there is one patch panel on passenger floorboard underneath car. and that is it.

Stainless is good. just a few small dings.

Chrome is OK with some pitting on pot metal pieces and a few thin spots in couple of places on the bumpers. overall presentable driver quality.

The grill is very straight.

Paint is just OK. some dings and crazing. a 10 ft job. car has been repainted at some point but is very presentable driver quality.

Trunk and engine compartment clean.

Interior is very good with original style leatherette coverings. Carpet is original style in good condition.

Wood dash and window trim in very good condition.

Front windshield has crack in lower left corner.

Original am/fm/sw radio and power antennae work.

Overall very clean interior.

Needs door rubber and windshield rubber replaced.

Engine runs very well and is original 6 cylinder with 4 speed manual transmission.

Car drives and rides very very well. I have spent over 6500. 00 dollars on rebuilding the front end and replacing engine and transmission mounts. Fuel tank has been cleaned and resealed.

Overall this is a very presentable driver that you can restore while you enjoy driving her. Mileage is unknown. I am sure it is more like 132. 00.

The Texas tags do not go with car.

I have title in my name in hand and ready to transfer.

Just added new pictures taken today 4/25/13.

Some Original Specifications

Years of Manufacture: 1956 - 1959 Number Built:

220 S Sedan: 55. 79220 S Convertible and Coupe: 3. 29

Price at Introduction:

220 S 4 Door Sedan: DM 12. 00220 S 2 Door Convertible: DM 21. 00220 S 2 Door Hardtop Coupe: DM 21. 00 Hydrak Transmission: DM 450 Date of Introduction:

March. 1956 Chassis/Body:

Unit frame and body Exterior Dimensions (Sedan):

Total Length: 187. 0 inches (4750 mm)Total Width: 68. 5 inches (1740 mm)Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 61. 4 inches

(1560 mm)Wheelbase: 111. 0 inches (2820 mm) Exterior Dimensions (Convertible and Coupe):

Total Length: 183. 9 inches (4670 mm)Total Width: 69. 5 inches (1765 mm)Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 60. 2 inches

(1530 mm)Wheelbase: 106. 3 inches (2700 mm) Track: Front Track: 56. 2 inches (1430 mm)Rear Track: 57. 9 inches (1470 mm) Kerb Weight:

Sedan: 2970 lb (1350 kg)Coupe: 3102 lb (1410 kg)Convertible: 3219 lb (1450 kg) Fuel Tank:

16. 9 gallons (64. 0 litres) Turning Circle:

Sedan: 38. 0 ft (11. 7 metres)Coupe and Convertible: 37. 0 ft (11. 4 metres) Instruments:

Speedometer Petrol gauge Temp warning lamp Oil warning lamp Transmission:

1 st: 3. 52:12 nd: 2. 32:13 rd: 1. 52:14 th: 1. 00:1 Clutch:

Single cushion disc. dry plate clutch Rear Axle Ratio:

4. 10:1 Engine Speed at 100 km/h:

3320 rpm

0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):

17. 0 seconds (approx) Maximum Speed:

160 km/h (99. 5 mph) Engine 6 Cylinder M 180:

Capacity: 2195 cc 133. 9 ci Type: Conventional. watercooled four

stroke. reciprocating piston type with

6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted. longitudinal.

inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv

with one valve per cylinder Fuel System: Dual downdraft Solex 32 PAJTA carburettor Bore and Stroke: 3. 15 x 2. 87 inches

(80 x 72. 8 mm)Power: 100 hp 4800 rpm (from August 1957 106 hp 5200 rpm)Torque: 16. 5 mkg 3500 rpm (119 ft/lb) Compression Ratio: 7. 6:1 (from August 1957 8. 7:1) Ignition and Electrical:

12 volt Coil and alternator Exhaust:

Single tail-pipe Suspension:

Front: Independent

type with coil springs Rear: Single joint swing axle with coil springs Steering:

Recirculating ball. ratio 21. 4:1 (4 turns) Brakes:

Drum. 1064 cm sq. 164. 9 sq in. servo assisted Wheels:

13" Pressed steel disc wheels Tyres:

6. 70 x 13 sport

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