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With the shiny radiator grille on the way to the sedan
The pontoon body, which had already been introduced to the 180-type Mercedes-Benz model in 1953, was regarded as a progressive design sensation from the outset, but nevertheless announced the final farewell of the curved, protruding wings in the first post-war years Still remained as a relic from pre-war production. From now on, the Mercedes-Benz had a more compact appearance, making their name as a saloon of prosperity all the time - without neglecting the chrome-lined Benz cooler. Today 500 cars of the first pontoon type are likely to be seen in road traffic. Body in dark brown clear lacquer-finished, chassis and grille painted in chrome-silver. Glazing in topas. Front headlight and auxiliary headlights silvered. Molding frames of the windows circulating in silver, door handles and the lower double moldings also in silver. Rear silver Mercedes-Benz star with lettering "220", mudguard with blinkers. Rear side hand coloring of red taillights. Wheels printed with white-walled rings.