1956 Mercedes W128 - 238 XUT

I read online that the Mercedes-Benz W128, which was one of the 'Ponton' series of passenger vehicles they produced after World War II, wasn't introduced until 1958.

However, the DVLA records show this one as being manufactured in 1956. Now that would suggest it might in fact be an example of the earlier W120, but given the lines of the bodywork and the fact that it had a 2.2 litre engine I'm pretty confident it is a W128.

Regardless of the exact model, it sure was one fine looking old classic and a pretty chunky one at that. I don't normally care for Mercs, but I did like the look of this one.

, Indycaver (Norm), , .t.a.o.n. and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Pam J ^club

Now isnt THAT pretty !!!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Certainly better looking than most of the cars on the road today Pam! :)

9 years ago.

.t.a.o.n.

a beautiful car !

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to .t.a.o.n.

Glad you like it Rob! :)

9 years ago.

Delirium

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9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Delirium

9 years ago.

Indycaver (Norm) ^club

Cool find and photo!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) ^club

Thanks Norm .. I thought it was pretty cool for an old Merc! ;)

9 years ago.

Esther ^club

It is a very formal looking car.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club

Many thanks to everyone for their lovely comments and to those who have been kind enough to add this into their faves whilst I've been away! :)

9 years ago.

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