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| 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class |
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Price: $29,900 |
Last Updated 4 hours ago
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| Year: |
1957 |
| Make: |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: |
190-Class |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
1767cc Diesel I4 |
| Fuel: |
N\A |
| Color: |
Black |
| Miles: |
42261 |
| Stock #: |
6921 |
| Body Style: |
Convertible |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D Sedan The Mercedes-Benz 180 was launched in 1953 as the company's first sophisticated unibody design. Nicknamed Ponton because of its rounded shape and known internally as the W120, the series lasted until 1962. It was a huge advance over the prewar body on frame 170 models, though it still used the 52hp 4 cylinder side valve engine of the 170S. With a full width body, it offered 22 percent more interior space and boasted 40 percent larger glass area. A traditional radiator shell was fitted and was raised along with the one piece hood. Thx Hagerty.com For consignment, a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D sedan, showing 42,261 miles but true miles are unknown. Classic Mercedes-Benz cars have a recognizability that is matched by few cars and a quality that is renowned to collectors and motorheads in general. Exterior And there it is, the infamous grille that hasn't been changed over the years as much as it's been stylized in accordance with modern trends, drivetrains, and safety advances. That is to say that the face of a Mercedes, whether in 1957 or in 2007, is unmistakable and classic versions have an heir of nobility and grandeur. Single round headlights are distant but married to the grille via horizontal trim bars around intake ducts and it's all underscored by a chrome bumper that wraps around the corners. Glossy black paint is also augmented by side markers that look like sconces you'd see in a hotel hallway and in profile, the tall windows are supported by curvaceous panels and rounded ends. Out back, smaller tail lights contain stacks of three colors while reflector lights are embedded in the bumperettes below. The rear window is wide, essentially mirroring the windshield. 13-inch wheels wear proper hubcaps, beauty rings, and white wall tires. The paint and metalwork are in great shape and other than some age cracks in some of the colored lenses and some damage by the gas filler, we could find only minor imperfections on the exterior. Interior Red leather abounds on the inside starting with the door cards, all showing some patina but the driver's door in particular is stained and darkened. The door hardware looks delicate but is robust in its construction and even the ashtrays are substantial units. The red leather bucket seats have also blackened with age and usage and also show compression and some small tears, mostly reserved for the driver's seat. The column tufted leather bench in back shows age but is in decent condition. An ivory steering wheel shares the condition and is accented with a decorative horn ring surrounding the Mercedes star. The dash is partially wrapped in red leather and houses square gauges that flank the central, round speedometer. To the right, a clock and AM/FM radio draw out attention. The mid panel is metal and houses unique knobs, levers, and toggles in a mixed array of switchgear. The gray vinyl floor covering is in rough shape, particularly near the gas pedal, and it's topped with two sets of rubber mats. The felt headliner is in good shape. Drivetrain Under the hood is a 1767cc diesel inline 4 cylinder in driver condition and rated at 46 horsepower. It's fuel injected and married to a 4-speed manual that sends power to the rear wheels and 3.70 gears. Shifting is done on the column. Drum brakes are found on all four corners. Undercarriage Driver quality here as well with plenty of patina, some surface rust on the belly pans. Components do have grease and grime onboard and quite a bit of oil on the rear swing axle and residual oil closer to the front. The single exhaust runs down the right bottom side of the vehicle and makes a turn at the end to a stock style muffler, then out a plain steel tailpipe. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and swing arm with coil springs in the rear. Drive-Ability Owing to Mercedes quality, the 4 cylinders came to life without hesitation and typical diesel rattle. We rolled this |
Vehicle Options
Variable Speed Windshield Wipers,Padded Sun Visors & Dash,Leather Seating,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,Electric Clock,Bucket Seats,AM/FM RADIO |
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