1960 Mercedes Benz 190 'Ponton' featuring four overhead camshafts (DOHC)

featuring four overhead camshafts (DOHC) and 32 valves

Peter Gough

All other components were in various cardboard boxes

usually higher performance alternative to the relatively mundane

With immaculate condition hard-top

1960 Mercedes Benz 190 'Ponton' featuring four overhead camshafts (DOHC)The Mercedes Benz 190 saloon was nicknamed the 'Ponton' after the German word for 'Pontoon' referring to its ponton styling, a prominent styling trend that unified the previously articulated hood, body, fenders and running boards into a singular, often slab sided envelope. Developed originally from the very successful but less lively Mercedes Benz 180 model, the 190 possesses several points of mechanical interest in addition to the OHC engine. Amongst