1959 Mercedes-Benz Other

Sedan

1.9L

Manual

000820a

Clear

Gasoline

Relist due to nonpaying bidder.1959 180 Mercedes 120 chassis. Rust Free Southern California car from San Fernando Valley. Two owner’s since new. No accidents. Floors, rocker panels, frame rails and trunk are rust free. Great original car. Good for restoration. Motor runs but brake pedal goes to the floor (Brakes will have to be done prior to driving). Car has original paint on 90% of panels. All glass is good. All window regulators work fine. All doors open and close like new. Car needs interior, paint and brake work. Will assist in international and local USA shipping. Mercedes-Benz W120 Mercedes-Benz W120/W121 Manufacturer Daimler-Benz Production 1953–1962 442,963 built Predecessor Mercedes-Benz W136/W191 Successor Mercedes-Benz W110 Class Compact executive car Body style 4-door sedan Wheelbase 104.3 in (2649 mm) Curb weight 2690 lb (1220 kg) Mercedes-Benz W120 model at a petrol station, 1961 The Mercedes-Benz W120 and W121 "Ponton" cars were produced from 1953 through 1962. They were sold under the "'180" and "190" model names. The four-cylinder 180 and 190 were the mainstay of Mercedes' lineup during this period. Together with the more luxurious and somewhat larger 220 they constituted 80% of Mercedes-Benz' production between 1953 and 1959.[1] Until 1957, the 180 used the old M636 1.8 litre engine from the Mercedes-Benz 170 Sb with 52 PS (38 kW; 51 hp). Later 180s received a downtuned version of the larger M121 engine of the 190. The six-cylinder Ponton models were the somewhat longer W128/W180 220s-220S-220SE. The 180-190 and 220-220S 'Ponton' models looked very similar in appearance from the windshield back. From behind, one could not easily identify even the top of the line 220SE (E for Einspritzung, or fuel injection) from a 180, but the longer hood (and wheelbase) and chrome touches identified it as an upscale, six-cylinder model. The 300 used a much larger frame and body, however, and was an entirely different automobile. The 180-190 four-cylinders were widely used as German taxicabs. Only these shorter Pontons featured low-wattage parking clearance lights at front fender top rear. A simple left-right toggle above and to the left of the driver's knee selected which side would illuminate, so as not to needlessly run down the battery in winter, no small concern when restarting diesels. Heater air intakes were on both sides of the radiator grille only on the 120/121. The form and body of the car changed little during its production run. However, in 1957, a year after the introduction of the 190 sedan, the Mercedes star atop the faux external radiator cap was made detachable: reports at the time indicated that this was either to pander to the requirements of certain export markets, notably Switzerland, or to reduce the risk of pedestrian injury in the event of an accident.[2] By 1959, the star was spring-retained on a ball base. A roadster variant, the R121, better known as the 190SL, was produced from 1955 to 1963. In 1960, as a styling transition, a slightly wider grille and slimmer taillights were fitted. The larger Ponton models were replaced by the W110 "Fintail" models beginning in 1961. Models Type Chassis code Years Model Engine Number built[3] W120 sedan W120.010 1953–1957 180 1.8 L M636 I4 52,186 1957–1959 180a 1.9 L M121 I4 27,353 1959–1961 180b 29,415 1961–1962 180c 9,280 W120.110 1953–1959 180D 1.8 L OM636 Diesel I4 116,485 1959–1961 180Db 24,676 1961–1962 180Dc 1.8 L OM621 Diesel I4 11,822 W121 sedan W121.010 1956–1959 190 1.9 L M121 I4 61,345 1959–1961 190b 1.9 L M121 I4 28,463 W121.110 1958–1959 190D 1.9 L Diesel I4 20,629 1959–1961 190Db 1.9 L OM621 Diesel I4 61,309 Notes R121 Roadster 121.040 hardtop 1955–1961 190SL 1.9 L M121 I4 921 engine 1962–1963 928 engine 121.042 soft top 1955–1961 921 engine 1962–1963 928 engine