A visit to the Ponton-Manufaktur - where almost-demolished objects become shiny classics again
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Summary
The Ponton-Manufaktur in the north of Munich has focused entirely on the restoration, maintenance and trading of Ponton-Mercedes vehicles. This focus makes it possible to restore at fixed prices and offer marketable prices for complete classics. A visit to the old buildings quickly reveals the passion with which the Ponton-Manufaktur transforms obsolete old cars into attractive classics, as this report, which is illustrated with many atmospheric pictures, shows.
This article contains the following chapters
- Preserver
- Creator
- Maintainer
- Dealers
- Racer and everyday user
Estimated reading time: 5min
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It certainly takes a special affection for the high-legged and rounded Mercedes Ponton limousines and two-doors to build up a business like Ponton-Manufaktur. But Thomas Hanna already felt this affection at a young age and so it was only logical that sooner or later he turned his hobby into a profession and founded Ponton-Manufaktur in the north of Munich. This too was many years ago and since then countless Mercedes pontoons have passed through his hands. The Ponton-Manufaktur can be seen not least as the custodian of the Mercedes Ponton population. Time and again, vehicles are found that are no longer worth restoring. These are carefully gutted and everything that is still usable is put to one side and stored in the extensive parts warehouse, which contains both old and new parts.
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