Pontonage: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190

The Mercedes-Benz W105 chassis was colloquially called the Ponton - the German word for Pontoon, a reference to its fender resembling the inflatable section or pontoon from a raft.  This is extremely ironic because the car drives like a boat.  Find this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 offered for $6900 in Clovis, CA via craigslist.

10k: Black Beauty: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220S W180

The Mercedes-Benz W180 chassis was the S-Class of the day and put a smile on the faces of many wealthy businessmen when they rolled off lots between 1954 and 1959.  Today, a used driver class 220S won't require a lawyer's salary to buy, and was built well enough to be comparable in running costs to most domestic 50's cars.  The parts will cost more, but they should last longer.  Find this 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220S W180 offered for $11,000 in Monterey/Salinas, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Kaibeezy.