Love your Ponton! I have a 1957 190b that is like a member of the family. I bought it at a classic car auction when I was 19 years old and got her running with my Gramps. She’s still running like a top 22 years later! Just rebuilt the brake master cylinder last year with my son and plan on doing the carburetor this year. Watching you drive your little beauty was like watching someone drive my “Talulah”. She was originally cream coloured but is now a near identical red to yours. Lovely car you have there sir! Thanks for the video
For me the must beautiful car ever made is the 1982 Mercedes Benz 190E (with wheels cups). I think it looks super lovely and perfect measures, rear trunk, fenders, wheel size, grill, pilars.
Impresive the beauty of clusters and not-glossy black pannel, curiously it looks very modern. But I think the big difference between 50s European car and American cars is/was the bad-acoustic of engine into the cabin. American 6 cylinders straigh engines in rhe other hand were very silent. Sorry if my English is an ass hole. Greetings from 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile - SouthAmerica.
My 1st car was one of these, 1960. My idiot of an old man replaced the gas engine with a diesel from a wrecked 190, not realizing that a) the differential was geared differently so the car was practically redlined at 70mph and b) there was no vacuum from a carburetor to power the brakes, so it was incredibly difficult to stop quickly. Still, I loved driving that car. Went to HS prom in it.
Wonderful sounding Diesel , know this model well. Reliable and dependable if serviced and well maintained. I know as a vintage MBZ mechanic and MBZ Independent Garage owner Established in 1959.
Przepiekne auto , az serce sie raduje jak slyszy sie jego prace ! Dzisiaj zielonego pojecia nie maja o stylizacji auta !!! Jakies plastikowe dziadostwa robia , na takie auto az milo popatrzec ! juz nie mowiac o przyjemnosci miec takie cacko w garazu !!! Szerokiej Drogi ! Pozdrawiam z POLSKI !
Thank you for the kind comments. Driving that car always put a smile on my face, and owning it for as long as I did, I knew every inch of the car and could always repair it myself.
Hey Eric. We have the same car. I'd like to chat with you about getting the car back in shape. It has been with us for over 50 years. Grandfather bought it in 59 and it's been passed down two generations to me now. I need some help with spares. The bodywork's held up remarkably well and none done so far. Needs some ornamentals and dashboard switches primarily.
Hello Srikesh, Thank you for the kind reply. I can point you in the direction of support and spare parts. The good news is the W121 Chassis is basically the same as the 190SL, so part parts are readily available. I don't know where you live, but if you are here in the United States, the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine, CA can help you with parts. Also check out the following websites for help from fellow enthusiasts. www.mbzponton.org/ groups.io/g/ponton both of these sites have members from every corner of the globe, so no matter where you live, you'll find fellow hobbyists near where you live. A wealth of information. Best of luck. Let me know if you have any other questions. kind regards, Eric
You can check Mercedes Source.com for simple parts and DIY videos. For bigger parts, check the Classic Center in Irvine. CA. If your in the US. Join the international ponton owners group. Good info and help w parts etc.
Greetings All. Wonderful to read all the nice comments. I bought this car in 1985, when I was in my 20's. The car had many shades of primer and needed lots of work. I learned a lot about the car by working on it over the years. As most 23 year olds, I was adventurous. I drove the car on a 5000 mile round trip with spare parts and my tool box in the trunk. I could pretty much fix anything that it needed. The main issue was a worn engine and high levels of oil blow by. I tinkered with it and slowly fixed it up over the years. Here's a better explanation of the story of the car and more photos. bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-mercedes-benz-190db/ keep 'em running. Keep 'em on the road! Klatta, klatta, klatta.
This type of hand-shifted car made me miss the first time I learned to drive. It was a Nissan pickup truck with a 1500cc engine assembled in Taiwan. It’s true that the name of the car is Blue Bird or Blue Bird.
Hello, Yes all pontons are 4speed column shift. H pattern. 4 gear would be downward in the plane closer to the windshield. Perhaps I didn’t make to fourth gear. 3rd gear is perfect for driving around town.
My grandpa had one. It was impressive for us kids. Memories...
Love your Ponton! I have a 1957 190b that is like a member of the family. I bought it at a classic car auction when I was 19 years old and got her running with my Gramps. She’s still running like a top 22 years later! Just rebuilt the brake master cylinder last year with my son and plan on doing the carburetor this year. Watching you drive your little beauty was like watching someone drive my “Talulah”. She was originally cream coloured but is now a near identical red to yours. Lovely car you have there sir! Thanks for the video
Thanks Steven.
They are great cars. Made to drive, and made easy to repair. Keep 'em on the road. They are truly time machines.
This is a beauty....I miss the old Mercedes!!
They are out there for sale! Check the site, "Bring A Trailer". Good Luck.
Thanks for the wonderful ride . Yes that is how I remember those days.
The sound of this engines are part of my childhood in the 80s
Great vehicle,
love the vibrant diesel engine sound‼️
👊🔥
🪖
Thanks 👍
Thanks for bringing back distant memories from my childhood.
Glad you enjoyed it
For me the must beautiful car ever made is the 1982 Mercedes Benz 190E (with wheels cups). I think it looks super lovely and perfect measures, rear trunk, fenders, wheel size, grill, pilars.
Impresive the beauty of clusters and not-glossy black pannel, curiously it looks very modern.
But I think the big difference between 50s European car and American cars is/was the bad-acoustic of engine into the cabin. American 6 cylinders straigh engines in rhe other hand were very silent. Sorry if my English is an ass hole.
Greetings from 🇨🇱
Santiago, Chile - SouthAmerica.
Undoubtedly, but, definitely, this is the backbone of Mercedes Benz. Beyond any doubt.
this was the original E Class
My 1st car was one of these, 1960. My idiot of an old man replaced the gas engine with a diesel from a wrecked 190, not realizing that a) the differential was geared differently so the car was practically redlined at 70mph and b) there was no vacuum from a carburetor to power the brakes, so it was incredibly difficult to stop quickly. Still, I loved driving that car. Went to HS prom in it.
Wonderful sounding Diesel , know this model well. Reliable and dependable if serviced and well maintained. I know as a vintage MBZ mechanic and MBZ Independent Garage owner Established in 1959.
What is the cost of this vehicle in today's date can you please tell me sir ?
@@Aicut01 ; It's been more than 30 years since I have serviced these vintage models . I suggest you Google around. I am 74 years young. Good luck.
Ich habe damals den 180 D mit 43 PS gefahren, und ich habe ihn sehr gern gefahren.
really nice old ponton :)
What a beauty !
Just love it ❤
Le plus chic modèle de mercedes de tous les temps.
Przepiekne auto , az serce sie raduje jak slyszy sie jego prace ! Dzisiaj zielonego pojecia nie maja o stylizacji auta !!! Jakies plastikowe dziadostwa robia , na takie auto az milo popatrzec ! juz nie mowiac o przyjemnosci miec takie cacko w garazu !!! Szerokiej Drogi ! Pozdrawiam z POLSKI !
Thank you for the kind comments. Driving that car always put a smile on my face, and owning it for as long as I did, I knew every inch of the car and could always repair it myself.
Sold my 220D.This makes me want to look for another one!
Beautiful classic M Benz 190Db sedan
Hey Eric. We have the same car. I'd like to chat with you about getting the car back in shape. It has been with us for over 50 years. Grandfather bought it in 59 and it's been passed down two generations to me now. I need some help with spares. The bodywork's held up remarkably well and none done so far. Needs some ornamentals and dashboard switches primarily.
Hello Srikesh,
Thank you for the kind reply. I can point you in the direction of support and spare parts. The good news is the W121 Chassis is basically the same as the 190SL, so part parts are readily available.
I don't know where you live, but if you are here in the United States, the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine, CA can help you with parts.
Also check out the following websites for help from fellow enthusiasts.
www.mbzponton.org/
groups.io/g/ponton
both of these sites have members from every corner of the globe, so no matter where you live, you'll find fellow hobbyists near where you live.
A wealth of information.
Best of luck.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
kind regards,
Eric
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Did you ever work on the motor yourself? Or who would you recommend for that? I’m a bit north of ya in WA. Thanks for the video tho!
Look up Mercedes source.com. Parts kits and DIY videos.
Hi nice 👍🏼 where you have your car restored? I have a 1960 190 b in I need to restored your look beautiful 👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
Hi, Carlos. I had it restored by a German fellow down in California many years ago. Thanks for the kind comments. E.
That’s the best kept 190DB I’ve seen! I have 1960, what’s the best place to find parts?
You can check Mercedes Source.com for simple parts and DIY videos.
For bigger parts, check the Classic Center in Irvine. CA.
If your in the US. Join the international ponton owners group. Good info and help w parts etc.
We still have one. Any suggestions on where to find parts?
Looks like brand new
Greetings All. Wonderful to read all the nice comments. I bought this car in 1985, when I was in my 20's. The car had many shades of primer and needed lots of work. I learned a lot about the car by working on it over the years. As most 23 year olds, I was adventurous. I drove the car on a 5000 mile round trip with spare parts and my tool box in the trunk. I could pretty much fix anything that it needed. The main issue was a worn engine and high levels of oil blow by. I tinkered with it and slowly fixed it up over the years. Here's a better explanation of the story of the car and more photos. bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-mercedes-benz-190db/ keep 'em running. Keep 'em on the road! Klatta, klatta, klatta.
I ❤ ponton
Very good d Mercedes car👍
Classic 👍
Thanks!
We agree!
Ist es noch weit, Vati?
This type of hand-shifted car made me miss the first time I learned to drive. It was a Nissan pickup truck with a 1500cc engine assembled in Taiwan. It’s true that the name of the car is Blue Bird or Blue Bird.
Nice car!!! Mine is battleship gray with black interior (1960). Is this the red one Mercedes drove across the US? Is it for sale?
indeed it is! I sold it on BAT a little over a year ago.
@@Eric-uj9ih how much did you sell it for ?
Here is the listing and final bid price on Bring A Trailer.
bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-mercedes-benz-190db/
ilove this kind of car i had 1960 model belack. 46 years ago.but not as pretty as this red beautiful car.
Thank you for the kind remarks.
WOW
Is it allowed to ride with an old diesel in the USA?Lucky guys
Please let know what pushing and shift mechanisms should I change for my pontoon it has not been changed at lol since new thanks
Hello,
There are 2 bushings at the steering column (if I remember correctly)
And bushings at each end of every shift rod. Replace them all.
Good morning thank you
Σαν να οδηγώ εγώ απίστευτη εμπειρία και αναμνήσεις πολλές αν και δεν έτυχε να έχω ένα τέτοιο αυτοκίνητο.
Is it a 3-speed manual? Not sure, but you didn’t seem to shift up to 4th gear.
Hello,
Yes all pontons are 4speed column shift. H pattern. 4 gear would be downward in the plane closer to the windshield.
Perhaps I didn’t make to fourth gear.
3rd gear is perfect for driving around town.
Is this a diesel variant
Hello,
Yes, this is a 190Db. Great fuel economy.
Hi Eric, do you have another diesel for sale ?
Hello, no I don't. I bought this car in 1985 and slowly restored it. I finally sold it in 2018.
@@Eric-uj9ih thanks
CAN YOU GAT PARTS FOR THEAT CAR
www.niemoeller.de/en/catalog-c/ponton
eternal.