Mercedes-Benz

In April 1961 the six-cylinder Heckflosse W111 range was expanded with the new four-cylinder Heckflosse W110. The 190 and 190 D sedan were the successors to the 180/190 ponton models. The body was derived from the W111 series but with a 145 mm shorter nose and round headlights, which gave a front-end appearance more reminiscent of the ponton models. The rear end was identical to the W111 220. Because the 190 and 190 D were basically a W111 220 with a shorter front, they offered the same interior and luggage space as the W111 series, but with smaller and more fuel efficient engines. This made them extremely popular with taxi drivers. Production of the 190 D exceeded that of the petrol-engined 190 by nearly 100,000 units.

1961

The W110 line was refreshed in July 1965 to become the 200 and 200 D. At the same time, a six-cylinder 230 became part of the line. The second series models had the front indicators relocated from the top of the front fenders to below the headlights. At the rear, the tail lights were squared off and the chrome trim was revised to feature two horizontal trim strips instead of chrome-trimmed tail fins. All models now featured air outlets with chrome trim on the C-pillars. Production lasted just three more years, until January 1968, with the introduction of the W115 220 and 220 D.

1966

1967