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1958 Mercedes-Benz Type W180 220S Ponton sedan
Location: Paris, France / October 2008
Camera: Leica M6 / Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 / Agfa 135 film
Credit: Anonymous via MBZPonton.org

The 220S was Mercedes’ flagship of the era. A longish luxury land yacht, the ‘S’ was fitted with a thirsty 6-cylinder gasoline engine that provided storied performance for such a large automobile. It’s shorter, more frugal sister the 180D/190D heaved a weighty and underpowered 4-banger, more renowned for longevity that just about anything else. One winning attribute was its ability to sip all manner of biodiesel/waste vegetable oil blends.

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Time to trim the chair inventory. On offer…two late mid-century modernist spindleback side/dining chairs designed in the American Shaker style by Folke Pallson. Manufactured 5/3/71 in Denmark by F.D.B. Molder A/S of Copenhagen. Clear varnished teak seats with crossbars, spindles and legs of black-painted walnut. Nice patina on original paint and finishes, with some wear marks indicative of age. Measures 30″ high, seat - 17″ high x 13″ deep x 17″ wide.

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Now on Ebay, this stock diesel HJ45 pickup from South America would make a great bike hauler. The 6-cylinder is notoriously durable and torquey in the rough stuff. I presume there’s a 5-speed as well, which means it’ll do nicely on the highway. Let’s not forget…it’s a rare left-hand drive. There’s no reserve and it just hit $14,000.

*PW has no affiliation with this seller, and wishes it were sitting in the driveway.

10.14.08 UPDATE: Winning bid - $16,500. Almost, but not quite a steal.

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