1957 MERCEDES-BENZ W121 Typ 190 Ponton

The Mercedes W121 190 was an improved version of the W120 Typ 180, which was introduced in Summer 1953. Thie series was nick-named 'Ponton' because of its body styling.

This W120/W121 was designed by a team which was headed by Fritz Nallinger (D. 1898-1984). Other participants were Karl Wilfert (A., 1907-1976) and safety engineer Béla Barényi (A., 1907-1997).

This Ponton series was the first post-war body-on-frame production car from Mercedes. This monocoque principle was new for the car builder from Stuttgart.

Triangular ventilation windows in the front door were introduced in April 1958.

 

1897 cc L4 engine.

C. 1240 kg.

Production Mercedes-Benz W120/W121 Ponton series: Sept. 1953-Oct. 1962

Production M-B W121 Typ 190/190b: March 1956-Aug. 1961.

Production M-B W121 this Typ 190 version: March 1956-Aug. 1959.

Without reg. number.

 

Seen in the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology.

Donated by Olav Jan Hellesøe.

See also: www.tekniskmuseum.no/

 

Number seen: 1.

 

Oslo-Kjelsås, Kjelsåsveien, Aug. 17, 2024.

 

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