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Ponton 180 Db 1960 W120-111 (7/59-8/61)  Motor OM636.930-10

Mercedes Ponton replaced the Type 170 series which was a post-War production of a pre-War car. The Ponton story begins by basic four cylinder side-valve engine version, the 180 sedan (7/1953-6/1957) replaced by the 180a sedan with an overhead valve engine with an overhead camshaft (6/1957-7/1959) joined by the 190 sedan (3/1956-8/1959).

In 1959, the 180b and 190b sedans were introduced, incorporating several modifications, including a redesigned sub-frame for the front suspension unit.  The production of the "b" version ,of the 4 cylinder (gasoline and diesel) sedans lasted until 10/1962.

A sliding fabric sunroof (made by Webasto) was available as a factory option on all 4 and 6 cylinder sedan models.  Even less common option was the steel sunroof (also made by Webasto) available on both 4 and 6 cylinder sedans and coupés.

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