1957 MERCEDES 220S PONTON

1957 MERCEDES BENZ 220S PONTON

"MARLENE"

This is a very clean 220S 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 - 1959Number Built: 220S Sedan: 55. 79220S Convertible and Coupe: 3. 29 Price at Introduction: 220S 4 Door Sedan: DM 12. 00220S 2 Door Convertible: DM 21. 00220S 2 Door Hardtop Coupe: DM 21. 00Hydrak Transmission: DM 450 Date of Introduction: March. 1956Chassis/Body: Unit frame and body Exterior Dimensions (Sedan): Total Length: 187. 0 inches (4750mm)Total Width: 68. 5 inches (1740mm)Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 61. 4 inches (1560mm)Wheelbase: 111. 0 inches (2820mm)Exterior Dimensions (Convertible and Coupe): Total Length: 183. 9 inches (4670mm)Total Width: 69. 5 inches (1765mm)Height at Kerb Weight Sedan: 60. 2 inches (1530mm)Wheelbase: 106. 3 inches (2700mm)Track:Front Track: 56. 2 inches (1430mm)Rear Track: 57. 9 inches (1470mm)Kerb Weight: Sedan: 2970lb (1350kg)Coupe: 3102lb (1410kg)Convertible: 3219lb (1450kg)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: SpeedometerPetrol gaugeTemp warning lampOil warning lampTransmission: 1st: 3. 52:12nd: 2. 32:13rd: 1. 52:14th: 1. 00:1Clutch: Single cushion disc. dry plate clutchRear Axle Ratio: 4. 10:1Engine 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: 2195cc 133. 9ci Type: Conventional. watercooled four stroke. reciprocating piston type with 6 cylindersConfiguration: Front mounted. longitudinal. inlineHead: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with one valve per cylinderFuel System: Dual downdraft Solex 32 PAJTA carburettor Bore and Stroke: 3. 15 x 2. 87 inches (80 x 72. 8mm)Power: 100 hp @ 4800rpm (from August 1957 106 hp @ 5200rpm)Torque: 16. 5 mkg @ 3500rpm (119 ft/lb) Compression Ratio: 7. 6:1 (from August 1957 8. 7:1) Ignition and Electrical: 12 voltCoil and alternatorExhaust:                                  Single tail-pipeSuspension: Front: Independent type with coil springsRear: 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 wheelsTyres: 6. 70 x 13 sport

 

 

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