Mercedes-Benz Ponton
Visual Reference Guide

This is a Ponton trunk lid.

This is not a Ponton trunk lid.

This is not a Ponton cabriolet.

This is a W180 220S Ponton sedan.

The W180 220S sedans remained in production until October, 1959.

Note: This is actually a Type 220a sedan, but it looks (for the most part) exactly like a 220S in this photo.  The 220a does not have the strip of chrome on the front fender as the 220S sedans do, but the lighting in this photo makes it appear as if the strip is there.  Also note the Webasto sliding sunroof on this vehicle.

In September, 1959, the Type W111 220S Heckflosse sedan was introduced while the W180 220S Ponton sedan was still in production.  This means that a "1959 220S" can be either a Ponton or a Heckflosse model!  The W111 220S was also known as a 220Sb. For more on the Heckflosse (Fintail) series, See: Links