"Ponton" models were replaced in 1959 as six-cylinder (W111 series) and in 1961 as four-cylinder (W110 series) by the "fintail" models. They were also available as partial-body chassis, which were converted by bodybuilders into ambulances, vans or other special versions. A special feature were the "Universal" station wagons, which were produced by the IMA company in Belgium from 1965. The station wagon differed from the sedan by a modified rear axle ratio, 15-inch wheels, reinforced springs and a newly developed hydropneumatic compensating spring on the rear axle. The top version was the six-cylinder 230 S Universal, which like the sedan was assigned to the 111 series. With a longer front end, the typical "six-cylinder face" and lush chrome, it had a much more prestigious appearance. The "Universal" were sold in Germany from 1966 to 1968 by the Daimler-Benz sales organization. So they were only in the program for a short time. A total of 2,754 "Universal" station wagons were produced by IMA.
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source: Eberhard Thiesen GmbH & Co. KG
24 авг 2022
