Bid for your chance to own this 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D only on The MB Market. Finished in Black (DB40) over Red (H3) leather interior and powered by a diesel 1.8 OM636 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, this Ponton sedan shows 49k original miles.
55Admiral said:
Thanks to all.
Dear 2003G, Sorry to see you go, but thanks very much for the attention.
Thank you, Parfour. It’s a great car, one of a kind. And, yes, the kinship of 180 and 190 is strong indeed.
Thank you, Mark! Give it a new home!
Mr. 6’3”…just back from the barn with measurements I hope will be helpful. Back rear of seat to roof is 38”. Back edge of seat to bottom of dashboard is 15”. Front edge of seat to bottom of steering wheel is 6..5” on the diagonal. From floor to top edge of seat is 11”. These are made with the driver’s seat all the way back. The rear seat bench is adjustable to three different positions if more or less rear legroom is needed. Please note that these are approximate. Thanks for looking and best wishes.
I think a 6’ 3” driver would find this car quite comfortable, with leg room and head room to spare. The second owner was in that range and drove it for 15 years. If he is watching the site, perhaps he will weigh in with commentary.
If anyone wonders about the shadowy circle on the passenger side of the front grille, here is the answer: It’s from a three-piece badge, reading “Mercedes Benz Diesel” put there by the original owner. I removed it, but saved:; it’s picture no. 106 in the photo gallery. New owner can re-installed if desired.
Dear Larry. There is a definite diesel aroma in the garage, which could also be coming from the John Deere. Either way, not too overpowering, or maybe I’m just acclimated to it. We had two small leaks earlier this year—one from the water pump and one from the water jacket on passenger side of engine. Both were fixed by the shop foreman at our Vermont Mercedes dealership—bolt and gasket replaced on water jacket, new water pump and pulley installed. Problem solved. Having said that, given the age of the car, the new owner should be ready to replace rubber gaskets, pipes, and washers as they give out. Vigilance and regular inspection is the key.
Thank you Harrdware! Mercedes built this one for style, comfort, economy, and reliability. It’s a real workhorse—and, all these years later, a tribute to the Mercedes emphasis on engineering, design, and build quality.
Eclectic, Thanks for your bid—and best of luck to you. I’m happy to answer any questions re: the 180D.
Too Many, Thanks so much for this. Yes, it is a superb old veteran, well cared for all these years and still humming along..
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49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
Thanks to all.49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
Dear 2003G, Sorry to see you go, but thanks very much for the attention.49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
Thank you, Parfour. It’s a great car, one of a kind. And, yes, the kinship of 180 and 190 is strong indeed.49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
Thank you, Mark! Give it a new home!49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
Mr. 6’3”…just back from the barn with measurements I hope will be helpful. Back rear of seat to roof is 38”. Back edge of seat to bottom of dashboard is 15”. Front edge of seat to bottom of steering wheel is 6..5” on the diagonal. From floor to top edge of seat is 11”. These are made with the driver’s seat all the way back. The rear seat bench is adjustable to three different positions if more or less rear legroom is needed. Please note that these are approximate. Thanks for looking and best wishes.49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
I think a 6’ 3” driver would find this car quite comfortable, with leg room and head room to spare. The second owner was in that range and drove it for 15 years. If he is watching the site, perhaps he will weigh in with commentary.49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
If anyone wonders about the shadowy circle on the passenger side of the front grille, here is the answer: It’s from a three-piece badge, reading “Mercedes Benz Diesel” put there by the original owner. I removed it, but saved:; it’s picture no. 106 in the photo gallery. New owner can re-installed if desired.49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
Dear Larry. There is a definite diesel aroma in the garage, which could also be coming from the John Deere. Either way, not too overpowering, or maybe I’m just acclimated to it. We had two small leaks earlier this year—one from the water pump and one from the water jacket on passenger side of engine. Both were fixed by the shop foreman at our Vermont Mercedes dealership—bolt and gasket replaced on water jacket, new water pump and pulley installed. Problem solved. Having said that, given the age of the car, the new owner should be ready to replace rubber gaskets, pipes, and washers as they give out. Vigilance and regular inspection is the key.49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
Thank you Harrdware! Mercedes built this one for style, comfort, economy, and reliability. It’s a real workhorse—and, all these years later, a tribute to the Mercedes emphasis on engineering, design, and build quality.49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
Eclectic, Thanks for your bid—and best of luck to you. I’m happy to answer any questions re: the 180D.49k-Mile 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation
55Admiral said:
Too Many, Thanks so much for this. Yes, it is a superb old veteran, well cared for all these years and still humming along..