Mercedes-Benz 190d Sedan, 1957
Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201)
Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201)•
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Chassis No.: 7509410
Auction: Monterey 2021
Auction date: August 14, 2021
Lot No.: S21
$6,600 | Sold
- Exterior: Gray
- Interior: Gray
- Body: Sedan
- 1.9L inline 4-cylinder diesel engine
- Column-shifted 4-speed manual transmission
- Independent front suspension with coil springs
- VDO instruments
- Leather seats
- Woodgrain interior accents
- Chrome bumpers with front bumper guards
- Fender-mounted turn signals
- Bumper mounted brake light
- White stripe tires
- 3-point star hubcaps
- California Black plates
Affectionately referred to as the Mercedes-Benz “Ponton,” this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190D Sedan wears its original vintage VDO instruments, chrome bumpers, fender-mounted turn signals, bumper-mounted brake light and three-pointed star hubcaps. It presents in period-correct gray color scheme with a gray exterior and gray leather seats, complemented by wood-grain interior accents. The ethos of the Mercedes-Benz marque was personified by two models: the 300SL Gullwing and the 190D sedan.
Although they represent two polar opposites of the performance and utilization spectrum, these seemingly mutually exclusive models of Mercedes-Benz share the common denominator of engineering excellence and intelligent design. Just as the Mercedes-Benz 300SL seduced the automotive world with its styling, exhilarating performance and racing success, so did the 190D sedan with its legendary reliability, durability and practical yet brilliant engineering. The 190D “made its bones” as a taxi in both native Germany as well as throughout the European continent. Its spacious cabin could comfortably accommodate four passengers, and its cavernous trunk could haul a generous amount of luggage.
The taxi drivers were smitten by its suspension dynamics—independent double-wishbone in front and swing axle in the rear—that delivered a smooth ride over even the most demanding of road and off-road surfaces. It was nimble with its 38-foot turning circle and steering effort did not require power assist. The 4-speed manual transmission was fully synchromesh, and gear changes were effectuated with a Teutonic precision. The inline 4-cylinder diesel engine was a workhorse that was economical—40 MPG was the expected average—and the durability of the bottom end was good for more than 500,000 miles.
Servicing attention revolved around oil changes on or below 3,000 miles and routine maintenance of the fuel-injection system and glow plugs. With minimum attention, it delivered reliable service.
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Cost
24,239 AED
