1955 Mercedes-Benz 180D w/Full Documentation

18 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT December 14th, 2021 at 5:27pm EST55Admiral (4) Seller 0Thanks to all.December 14th, 2021 at 5:22pm EST$19,500 bid placed by @jg123December 14th, 2021 at 5:20pm EST$19,000 bid placed by @ClassyBenzDecember 14th, 2021 at 5:19pm EST$18,500 bid placed by @jg123December 14th, 2021 at 5:04pm EST$17,500 bid placed by @ClassyBenzDecember 14th, 2021 at 4:25pm EST55Admiral (4) Seller 0Dear 2003G, Sorry to see you go, but thanks very much for the attention.December 14th, 2021 at 4:18pm EST2003G500 (2) 0Congrats on receiving such a healthy bump up in the bidding. In this price range it will be more difficult for me to continue to bid, site unseen, due to the time constraints and distance distance involved. I will necessarily bow out of the bidding - Best of luck with the rest of the bidding.December 14th, 2021 at 9:00am EST55Admiral (4) Seller 1Thank you, Parfour. It’s a great car, one of a kind. And, yes, the kinship of 180 and 190 is strong indeed.December 14th, 2021 at 1:23am ESTParfour (7) 2This is a fantastic example with the documentation. So interesting that the 190SL also shares in the Ponton lineage with this 180D. You can definitely tell in the styling cues of the lights and fenders.December 13th, 2021 at 8:08am EST$17,000 bid placed by @jg123December 12th, 2021 at 7:17pm EST$7,600 bid placed by @2003G500December 12th, 2021 at 8:45am EST55Admiral (4) Seller 0Thank you, Mark! Give it a new home!December 12th, 2021 at 12:51am ESTMark_Robertson (1) 1I love this car.December 10th, 2021 at 10:26am EST55Admiral (4) Seller 1Mr. 6’3”…just back from the barn with measurements I hope will be helpful. Back rear of seat to roof is 38”. Back edge of seat to bottom of dashboard is 15”. Front edge of seat to bottom of steering wheel is 6..5” on the diagonal. From floor to top edge of seat is 11”. These are made with the driver’s seat all the way back. The rear seat bench is adjustable to three different positions if more or less rear legroom is needed. Please note that these are approximate. Thanks for looking and best wishes.December 10th, 2021 at 8:22am EST55Admiral (4) Seller 1I think a 6’ 3” driver would find this car quite comfortable, with leg room and head room to spare. The second owner was in that range and drove it for 15 years. If he is watching the site, perhaps he will weigh in with commentary.December 9th, 2021 at 7:41pm EST2003G500 (2) 0Greetings, Curious how much leg room is there for the driver? How would 6'3" driver with long legs make do?December 9th, 2021 at 4:55pm EST$7,150 bid placed by @sfagrellDecember 9th, 2021 at 9:18am EST55Admiral (4) Seller 0If anyone wonders about the shadowy circle on the passenger side of the front grille, here is the answer: It’s from a three-piece badge, reading “Mercedes Benz Diesel” put there by the original owner. I removed it, but saved:; it’s picture no. 106 in the photo gallery. New owner can re-installed if desired.December 8th, 2021 at 7:50pm EST$6,900 bid placed by @BogBenzDecember 7th, 2021 at 11:36am EST55Admiral (4) Seller 0Dear Larry. There is a definite diesel aroma in the garage, which could also be coming from the John Deere. Either way, not too overpowering, or maybe I’m just acclimated to it. We had two small leaks earlier this year—one from the water pump and one from the water jacket on passenger side of engine. Both were fixed by the shop foreman at our Vermont Mercedes dealership—bolt and gasket replaced on water jacket, new water pump and pulley installed. Problem solved. Having said that, given the age of the car, the new owner should be ready to replace rubber gaskets, pipes, and washers as they give out. Vigilance and regular inspection is the key. December 7th, 2021 at 11:20am ESTShrimpdawg (0) 0Hello! Larry In Charleston. How badly does your garage smell of diesel? Leaks? Thanks! December 7th, 2021 at 8:49am EST55Admiral (4) Seller 0Thank you Harrdware! Mercedes built this one for style, comfort, economy, and reliability. It’s a real workhorse—and, all these years later, a tribute to the Mercedes emphasis on engineering, design, and build quality.December 6th, 2021 at 7:59pm ESTHarrdware (101) 0Even the more pedestrian Benz's look so classy! A beautiful car! So great to see one in this condition. December 6th, 2021 at 4:20pm EST$6,120 bid placed by @JbraunerDecember 6th, 2021 at 1:37pm EST55Admiral (4) Seller 0Eclectic, Thanks for your bid—and best of luck to you. I’m happy to answer any questions re: the 180D.December 6th, 2021 at 1:18pm EST$1,955 bid placed by @EclecticollectorDecember 6th, 2021 at 12:28pm EST55Admiral (4) Seller 0Too Many, Thanks so much for this. Yes, it is a superb old veteran, well cared for all these years and still humming along.. December 6th, 2021 at 12:23pm ESTtoomanyoldcars (16) 0Fantastic example of a surviving W120! I own 4 of these W120/W121 body cars and yours is the nicest one I've seen advertised in a few years. Not many diesel's out there. The Becker tube radio with the Wonderbar is a rarity. Nice to see one with an original interior. Best of luck to you!