Ponton is the German word for pontoon. When it is used in an automotive context, the word refers to the shape of the body. The term Pontonkarosserie (pontoon body) is used in reference automobile marques of the post WWII period such as Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Auto Union (inc DKW), Borgward (inc Hansa) and more. In fact, the term was used in Germany for all vehicles of standard size, with front engines and rear trunks through the 1960s. It is not clear why this former general expression is now used exclusively by Mercedes-Benz Ponton enthusiasts. The term Pontonkarosserie made reference to the fact that in 1953, the appearance of these cars did not seem to follow the pre-WWII design evolution. For example, the headlamps, which had been mounted atop large free-standing fenders on earlier models like the Mercedes-Benz Type 170, were now being integrated into the fenders, which themselves had become part of the whole body. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Karl Benzs Velo model (1894) - entered into the first automobile race An automobile or motor car (usually shortened to just car) is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... 1936 Auto Union Wanderer Auto Union was a joint venture of four German automobile manufacturers, established in 1932 in Zwickau, Saxony, during the Great Depression. ... DKW Auto Union logotype Dampf-Kraft Wagen (German: steam-powered vehicle) or DKW is a historic car and motorcycle marque. ... Borgward Hansa 1500 of 1952 Borgward Hansa 1500 SP-C 1954 Isabella TS Deluxe Borgward P100 with air spring Borgward was a German automobile manufacturer founded by Carl F. W. Borgward (November 10, 1890 - July 28, 1963). ... Hansa was a German brand, which was part of the Borgward group. ... 1955 Mercedes-Benz W121 190SL Ponton roadster Mercedes-Benz W120 180 Ponton sedan 1957 Mercedes-Benz W180 220S Ponton Cabriolet The Ponton series was Mercedes-Benzs first totally-new automobile series after World War II. The cars replaced the pre-war-designed Type 170 series in July of 1953... A SAAB headlight with combination projector/reflector optics A headlight or headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car, with the purpose of illuminating the road ahead during periods of low visibility, such as night or precipitation. ... A fender is a portion of an automobile body that frames a wheel well. ...
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Mercedes-Benz Ponton
1955 Mercedes-Benz W121 190SL Ponton roadster Mercedes-Benz W120 180 Ponton sedan 1957 Mercedes-Benz W180 220S Ponton Cabriolet The Ponton series was Mercedes-Benzs first totally-new automobile series after World War II. The cars replaced the pre-war-designed Type 170 series in July of 1953...
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