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Originally Posted by 450SEL 6.9 It's likewise nice to talk with you again, Rob.
Personally, I put the 600 W100 above the Type 300. The fact that the Type 300 had a cheaper Ponton version for mass production is somewhat of a continuing disappointment for me. There were no 'cheaper' 600s. The 600, as you of course know, had Pullman and Landaulet versions in addition to the sedan, but all the variations were ultra-exclusive. There was no mass production edition 600. Also, the Type 300 looks too much like a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I and II from some angles. However, this resemblance is probably due to that era's coachbuilding styles and tastes. |
450SEL 6.9, maybe I have caused some confusion with my first post.
There was no [cheaper] Ponton version of the Type 300 vehicles. The Pontons were completely different models.
Ponton models included.
180 
190SL 
220SE 
I tried to find out precisely why they are called Pontons -- I found this interesting website -- it explains very well in the FAQ section; there is also a section on the Type 300 Adenauer.
Ponton website http://www.mbzponton.org/
On the Type 300.
http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/other/adenauer.htm
I hope this is interesting info for you.
