1956 Mercedes 190 d

v10 · 11th January 2008, 17:21

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Originally Posted by automannj

Are you serious.....

yes along with 60 other vintage cars and about 30 - 40 vintage bikes

the mole · 20th January 2008, 19:31

here's some pics from HRH The maharaja Of Udaipur's Ponton. In my opinion this is the most original ponton existing in India.
Its a 1956 180D

this seems to be the only other known 1956 Ponton still on the roads in India.

notice the small tail lights used in the pre 57 cars. And the horned License plate lights typical for the early pontons.

karlosdeville · 20th January 2008, 22:56

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Originally Posted by the mole

this seems to be the only other known 1956 Ponton still on the roads in India.

The Poonwallas have a nice 56 190.

V-16 · 20th January 2008, 23:18

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Originally Posted by the mole

here's some pics from HRH The maharaja Of Udaipur's Ponton. In my opinion this is the most original ponton existing in India.
Its a 1956 180D

notice the small tail lights used in the pre 57 cars. And the horned License plate lights typical for the early pontons.

Well... IMHO i think the blue ponton is one of the best restored and original pontons in India... if only "The Owner" were not so modest...

And thats him getting the prize for it....now who can this be??...Amol do you know him??...

karlosdeville · 20th January 2008, 23:22

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Originally Posted by V-16

Well... IMHO i think the blue ponton is one of the best restored and original pontons in India... if only "The Owner" were not so modest...

Oh absolutely...I had a spin recently, she is terrific! Complete with twin spare wheels, original manuals, every switch and button working (there are so many of them!). Plus, every Indian's dream come true, 18 ka average

the mole · 21st January 2008, 20:42

Karl my pleasure, always ready and willing to brave even the Poona traffic to take a fellow enthusiast around in the car. Gogi buddy you missed the ride, negotiating the car in poona at 8PM is one helluva experience.

bmw_m5_titus · 3rd February 2009, 02:54

Here s a friends 190d( think its 1960 model, correct me if i am wrong)
and there is one detail gone horribly wrong! i guess you guys will find it in an instant!

karlosdeville · 3rd February 2009, 09:17

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Originally Posted by bmw_m5_titus

Here s a friends 190d( think its 1960 model, correct me if i am wrong)
and there is one detail gone horribly wrong! i guess you guys will find it in an instant!

I assume you speak about the upturned boot badge. But what about the painted bumpers? That makes two.

bmw_m5_titus · 3rd February 2009, 10:42

Yes sir, thats what I was referring to. The painting must have been a quick fix alternative to chroming the bumpers. The car was to be used as the vehicle for a newly wed couple at the church!

the mole · 3rd February 2009, 12:14

yup this is absolutely the last ponton model a "190b" (c and d came only in a 180), probably 61 or so from the rear tail lights and ugly bumpers. i prefer the early thinner bumpers which came upto 59.

PAVAN KADAM · 4th February 2009, 16:24

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Originally Posted by V-16

Well... IMHO i think the blue ponton is one of the best restored and original pontons in India... if only "The Owner" were not so modest...

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There are quite a few Pontons that are in better conditions tucked away in some not so known corners of Karnataka.

Here's one in Mysore in its final stage of restoration.

imperial.s.a · 10th March 2009, 19:57

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

There are quite a few Pontons that are in better conditions tucked away in some not so known corners of Karnataka.

Here's one in Mysore in its final stage of restoration.

good ponton is it dr shivarams car any 220s in mint condition please post some pictures

V-16 · 11th March 2009, 23:17

I cant use the word "Better" unless I have seen both cars personally. That why i use the term "One of the best.."
But Pavan, knowing your eye for detail, im sure the white one is also pretty good. It does look good from here but is missing the windscreen chrome beedings and a few other bits. Guess that will be done on final completion.

imperial.s.a · 14th March 2009, 20:49

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

There are quite a few Pontons that are in better conditions tucked away in some not so known corners of Karnataka.

Here's one in Mysore in its final stage of restoration.

the ponton is a 59 model and sold to a guy in calcutta for six lakhs and will be loaded on the truck on 16 marchfrom bangalore

IndrojitSircar · 22nd April 2009, 17:00

Hi any pictures of the car after restoration ?

20th January 2008, 19:31	#17
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	here's some pics from HRH The maharaja Of Udaipur's Ponton. In my opinion this is the most original ponton existing in India. Its a 1956 180D this seems to be the only other known 1956 Ponton still on the roads in India. notice the small tail lights used in the pre 57 cars. And the horned License plate lights typical for the early pontons.
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21st January 2008, 20:42	#21
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	Karl my pleasure, always ready and willing to brave even the Poona traffic to take a fellow enthusiast around in the car. Gogi buddy you missed the ride, negotiating the car in poona at 8PM is one helluva experience.
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bmw_m5_titus BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kochi/Kuwait Posts: 179 Thanked: 4 Times	Here s a friends 190d( think its 1960 model, correct me if i am wrong) and there is one detail gone horribly wrong! i guess you guys will find it in an instant! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by bmw_m5_titus : 3rd February 2009 at 02:57.
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bmw_m5_titus BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kochi/Kuwait Posts: 179 Thanked: 4 Times	Yes sir, thats what I was referring to. The painting must have been a quick fix alternative to chroming the bumpers. The car was to be used as the vehicle for a newly wed couple at the church!
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3rd February 2009, 12:14	#25
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	yup this is absolutely the last ponton model a "190b" (c and d came only in a 180), probably 61 or so from the rear tail lights and ugly bumpers. i prefer the early thinner bumpers which came upto 59.
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V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	I cant use the word "Better" unless I have seen both cars personally. That why i use the term "One of the best.." But Pavan, knowing your eye for detail, im sure the white one is also pretty good. It does look good from here but is missing the windscreen chrome beedings and a few other bits. Guess that will be done on final completion.
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IndrojitSircar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kolkata/Delhi Posts: 2,318 Thanked: 972 Times	Hi any pictures of the car after restoration ?
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