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Year: 1956
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 220a Ponton
Registration: NSL 626
Chassis No: 1800105515834
Engine No: 62,580

The Mercedes-Benz W108 'Ponton' is widely regarded as one of the most important post-war models produced by the Stuttgart marque, combining robust engineering, elegant styling and exceptional build quality. Offered here is a rare original right hand drive UK-market example, delivered new in Manchester on 30th December 1955 and first registered as SNF 1. Remarkably, the history file contains the original buff logbook, together with the factory documentation supplied with the car when new and MoT test certificates dating back to February 1963.

The early history is well documented, with just a handful of Lancashire-based owners recorded before the car disappeared from view for a period. It resurfaced in 1993 in the ownership of Russell Williams of Harrogate, who embarked upon a comprehensive seven-year restoration. Works included a full repaint in the original colour and an engine rebuild by Mercedes specialists Crewe Engines, with total expenditure exceeding £8,500, a vast sum in the mid 1990's. The restoration was completed to an excellent standard and its quality remains evident today, some 25 years and only around 9,000 miles later.

By 2003, the car had covered just a further 1,000 miles and was acquired by respected Mercedes-Benz Club member Michael Lovegrove, who was drawn to its outstanding condition and originality. The current owner purchased the car in 2022 and has continued to maintain it regardless of cost, investing in excess of £20,000 over the last four years. Recent works include fitment of inertia reel seatbelts, a complete brake overhaul, electronic ignition, conversion to alternator power (with the original dynamo retained), rebuilt twin Solex carburettors, new engine mounts, timing chain adjustment, new bumpers, re-silvered headlamp reflectors and a stainless-steel exhaust system, amongst numerous other improvements.

Showing a warranted 62,500 miles, this beautifully preserved Ponton is described as driving exceptionally well and presents in outstanding condition throughout. Eligible for the Mille Miglia and a host of prestigious historic touring and rally events, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly original and exceptionally well-maintained example of one of Mercedes-Benz's most enduring and admired classics. Consigned by Fraser Smith

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Pronta a partire: Non fornito

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Marca: Mercedes-Benz
Serie di modelli: Ponton
Modello: 220 a
Serie di fabbricazione: W 180
Prima immatricolazione: Non fornito
Anno di fabbricazione: 1956
Chilometraggio: 1956 mi
Numero di telaio: Non fornito
Numero del motore: Non fornito
Numero del cambio: Non fornito
Matching numbers: Non fornito
Numero di proprietari: Non fornito

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Tipo carrozzeria: Berlina (4 Volumi)
Potenza (kW/CV): 63/85
Cilindrata (cm³): 2195
Cilindri: 6
Porte: 4
Posizione volante: Destra
Cambio: Manuale
Marce: 4
Trazione: Posteriore
Freno anteriore: Tamburo
Freno posteriore: Tamburo
Carburante: Benzina

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1956 | Mercedes-Benz 220 a

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