RARE VINTAGE 1960 MERCEDES BENZ 190D DIESEL! RUST-FREE 4 SPEED MANUAL AZ. PONTON

  • Location: Redwood City, California, United States
  • Make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Model: 190-Series
  • SubModel: PONTON
  • Type: SEDAN
  • Trim: 190D
  • Year: 1960
  • Mileage: 102574
  • VIN: 1211101002752
  • Color: POWDER BLUE
  • Engine size: DIESEL
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Transmission: 4 SPEED MANUAL
  • Drive type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
  • Interior color: BONE
  • Drive side: LEFT SIDE
  • Vehicle Title: Clean

1960 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series 190D Description

THE OVERVIEW
Offered for an appreciating new owneris this vintage 1960 Mercedes Benz 190D Diesel Ponton!
Finished currently in grey primer, this 99.99% rust-free Arizona specimen shows the original powder blue color with light tan/bone and black interior. It sports a very good running four cylinder diesel engine mated to the factory 4 speed manual transmission on the column, It has a non-working radio, original Benz hubcaps on steel wheels with new rubber. The WORKING odometer shows 02,574 and is believed to be just over 102,000 but I cannot verify the actual mileage. This almost sixty year-old classic is being sold with clean and clear notarized Arizona title, this is a great find for the Mercedes Benz collector or someone who wants a good driving solid foundation for a full restoration.......for the cost of the sales tax alone on a new, quickly-depreciating C class sedan!

THE BODY AND TRIM
This exterior of this 1960 Benz is in straight, dry, clean rust-free condition overall ready for a new paint finish. The grille is beautiful and all of the chrome and trim is intact with fading, pitting and other imperfections like worn rubber trim, pitting on the glass, un-openable trunk and one mismatched tire.

THE INTERIOR
As I hope is articulated in the photos, the interior of this old Ponton is a mixed bag with newer upholstery and carpet and lots of "patina" including cracks on the steering wheel and vinyl dash, missing rear door panels, sagging headliner and general wear on the trim bits. The key is currently jammed in the ignition but starts just fine with auxiliary switch [the small black surround panel is currently removed]

THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
This 1960 190D starts easily with good running engine, tight shifting transmission, responsive steering and fairly solid suspension. It is quite a flashback experience driving this rare cool classic! Check out the test drive video here:
https://youtu.be/f3kPyAlwsks

THE DETAILS AND $$$$
1.This 1960 Mercedes Benz is being sold with clear and clean notarized Arizona title and is smog-exempt here in California. It will be sold "AS IS" "WHERE IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. Iinvite and very much welcome prospective buyer to come see, feel, drive and inspect in person.
**There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. So,PLEASEbid thoughtfully!**
2.Zero feedback biddersplease contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion.
3.I will assist with shipping arrangements[buyer pays costs]. Irecommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224|
4.Winning bidder pleasecall 650-350-8828 and/or email me thru ebaywithin 24 hours of auction close
5.A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in2 days of auction close.
6.Balance of purchase due viaCASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within5 days of auction close thank you.

AND.......PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO PHONE ME, EVAN AT 650-350-8828 TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, TEST DRIVE VIDEO OR TO SCHEDULE IN-PERSON VIEWINGS AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS.

NOTE: I ALSO have several other classic Benzes in my collection available for purchase. Package deal on two or more!