For Des......

[Michel]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MERCEDES-BEN...ryZ35227QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Des]

ah yes

I remember that car, I looked at it about 3 years ago for sale, same car, same ebay seller, was about $4,000 at the time.

You know Michel, Pontons are very nice, especally in white....



hummmm

 

[John S]

I have a Motor or Autocar road test on a 220a from the mid 1950's, and that model was impressive - actually performed and rode very well, much better that the other cars of the era (ignoring the exotics).

 

[Michel]

I am thinking..... The price is stupidely cheap.....

 

[Des]

I am thinking..... The price is stupidely cheap.....

How does that saying go?

"there is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes"


So yes I am thinking about buying it.

 

[B13]

Well at least you're starting out with something cheap this time, Des.

 

[Michel]

And it's in Tassie, which is close to you and scares away the mainlanders...

 

[Des]

And it's in Tassie, which is close to you and scares away the mainlanders...

True, but as tempting as it is I'll pass, if I really wanted a Ponton I would buy one of yours, your 190D would be far cheaper than that car which sounds like it needs total restoration.

 

[Des]

Bidding is currently at AU $1,625.00

How rare do you guys think Pontons are in Australia?

Hobart is hardly filled with MB's but I have only ever seen one here,

 

[BenzBoy]

I can't answer your question Des but I'm sure someone else will. A couple of years ago I went to the All German Day at Canberra (quite a big day out) and there was a wonderful selection of beautifully preserved or restored Pontons.
Now, if you are to buy one you either buy the best there is available and bugger the expense or you restore one to the highest standard and bugger the expense. Do you want to do that? Or, do you want the 170? The real point is, buy what you want - not what we here suggest....
Regards,
Benzboy

 

[Des]

Do you want to do that? Or, do you want the 170? The real point is, buy what you want - not what we here suggest....
Regards,
Benzboy

Can't I own everything?



No I know what your voice of reasoning is saying,

 

[Michel]

$2000 and less than 24 hours to go...

 

[Des]

$2000 and less than 24 hours to go...

AU $3,250.00!!!

Not a bad little sum of money if the seller gets it, I notice the winning bidder is from NSW