Jonathan writes, "I have been the owner of this Mercedes-Benz Type 190 Ponton sedan for four years. I was given the car by someone cleaning out the garage of a deceased relative. I knew little about it at the time. I am working on getting her running someday. I rebuilt the engine and have most of the parts which I have obtained between trips to Germany (I work for an airline). My motivation is great, yet knowledge factor is low. Also, I have a three month old son. He is not quite ready to give me a hand yet."
Jonathan Church with his 1957 Mercedes-Benz Type 190 Ponton sedan.
Photo dated: October 3, 1999.
Left: Right front fender. Right: Distinctive rear view of the Ponton body style.
Interior.
Corrosion.
Cleaned up real well.
Head.
Valves.
Oil pan.
Oil pump and valve cover.
Connecting rod.
Pistons.
Crank shaft.
Jonathan with a buddy and the engine from the Mercedes-Benz W121 190 Ponton sedan.
"Jeff, you have taken this site and made it a much more functional one. Thanks for the encouragement that it gives us Mercedes-Benz Ponton owners!"
Best Regards,
Jonathan Church
January 17, 2003