Mercedes-Benz Ponton Photo Gallery

Type W128 (6 cylinder / fuel injected / cabriolet / sedan / coupé)

Including models: 220SE

John R. S. Dowsett on his father's 220SE Ponton in South Africa.

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owner: Rich Morrison / rich@morrisonventures.com / Salina, Kansas

Photos taken Saturday April 16, 2005 at an SCCA autocross in Salina, Kansas. About twenty years ago (for a period of six to eight years) this was the site of the SCCA Solo II National Championships.

Photo submitted: September 28, 2002

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1960 Type W128 220SE coupé

owner: Ed Richardson / ersquared@cox.net / California

The Daimler-Benz Sindelfingen Werks produced 830 Type 220SE coupés between 7/58 and 11/60. This makes it the rarest of all Ponton series models. The photo of the young driver (Ed's grandson) was taken at the Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance on September 10, 2000 at the Ocean Trails Golf Club.

My Ponton is a 1960 220 SE coupé.  She has a strange history. A generous gentleman, Mr. Ryan, who lived in Seattle, Washington left his last words to his son to send a brand new Mercedes-Benz to his Japanese friend Mr. Niimoto.  Receiving this big gift, Mr. Niimoto cared for and loved this car very much.  Twenty five years later, Mr. Niimoto passed away leaving a message to his son, to take care of the Ponton.  Niimoto Jr. kept this car for ten years but he got too busy and so now, I follow in his foot steps.  

Though this Ponton was re-sprayed twenty years ago, this is the most original one in the world.  Can you believe the original mileage is only 20,150 km?   No overhauling, no re-chrome, original leather and original carpets.  I drive the Ponton only for special occasions like weddings and parties.  Only one trouble is the rubber in the sun visor is changing into powder.

Akinori Kuno / BQY06420@nifty.com
Tokyo, Japan
October 18, 2003

1959 Type W128 220SE coupé

owner: Mickey Suen / Palo Alto, California

This coupé has a steel Webasto sliding sunroof, and it was originally owned (documented and confirmed) by the film star, Ernest Borgnine.

photo: Dave Sandlin / November 15, 2002

1960 Type W128 220SE coupé

owner: Moosa E. Moosa / Massachusetts

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1960 Type W128 220SE coupé with factory sunroof

owner: Charles Boyd / charliel@texhoma.net / Duncan, Oklahoma

Chassis number: 128.037-10003224.  This 1960 220SE sunroof coupé was originally delivered in the Netherlands.  All numbers still match the original invoice and the car has 133,000 kilometers. No major engine or transmission work has been done although extensive body restoration was completed three years ago. The vehicle was shipped from the Netherlands to California in 1984.  It has resided in Washington , Colorado and now in Oklahoma.  All previous owners in the USA have been verified with mileage at the time they owned it documented.  The 130,000 kilometer reading is the true mileage.  The original color scheme was a gray bottom, deep green top and olive green upholstery.  Being a person who believes that grass and trees should be green, but not cars, the color was changed to DB512 "Garnet Red" metallic.  The upholstery is beige with Garnet Red piping.  The wood is Macassar Ebony.  All service records, as well as documented restoration records, since 1984, are a part of the history of this vehicle.

Charles L. Boyd
1115 Pine Street
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533
July 29, 2004

1960 Type W128 220SE cabriolet

Rochester, New York / September, 2003