Fondly remembered by fans as the “Ponton” because of the style of its rear fenders, the 220S (W180) was the first three-body Mercedes-Benz and also one of the three-pointed star cars that ...

Mercedes has come a long way, even, from the introduction of the first car to inspire the S-Class in 1954, the W180 "Ponton" sedan.

The Mercedes Benz 220 SE Ponton itself features a 105 hp inline-six engine that is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. It’s known to reach a top speed of 99 mph and go 0-60 in 15 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz models have been associated with the S-Class ever since the W180 “Ponton” line debuted in 1954, followed by the 1959 “Fintail,” and the updated (plus larger) W108/109 model ...

The S-Class’ illustrious predecessors, including the W180 Ponton 220S and W111 Fintails, will also make their presence felt at the MBCCR 2022.