What kind of car is a Mercedes 219?
After many inquires and visits to different car dealers we came to the conclusion that a Mercedes-Benz 219 was the right car for us. That the car should be black was quite obvious (this has left tracks in my son who has only owned black cars, with the exception of a graphite grey Mercedes-Benz 400E -93).
Where did the Mercedes-Benz Hydrak automatic clutch come from?
The name Hydrak itself comes from the German words hydraulische kupplung (hydraulic coupling). The Hydrak was co-developed by Fichtel & Sachs and Daimler-Benz AG for use in the 6-cylinder Mercedes-Benz Ponton sedans, coupés and cabriolets. It was a factory-original, extra cost option,…
Where did the Mercedes Benz 219 restoration take place?
My wife Gunn was left in Stockholm with our firstborn daughter, Gunilla. Gunn had the car and felt lonely and so decided to drive to Karlskrona (450 km). Gunn is a very good driver and started the trip with our 15 months old daughter who at that time had not yet started to walk.
How much does a ponton Hydrak clutch cost?
The Hydrak option originally cost DM450 (450 Deutsche Marks). The 4-cylinder Ponton models were not offered with this feature.
Is there a Mercedes-Benz 219 restoration available?
Welcome to my Mercedes-Benz 219 restoration! Dear visitors! The last couple of years I’ve worked extremely hard with the restoration and assembly of the car. Since I am very meticulous and most of the activities I perform are new to me it takes time. During the summer 2019 everything was done.
What kind of clutch does a Mercedes 219 have?
Das Auto, Motor und Sport, Germany, issue 1/1958, on the Mercedes-Benz 219 with “Hydrak” hydraulic-automatic clutch: “Overall the Hydrak proves to be a perfect hydraulic-automatic clutch, foolproof in terms of its functioning and yet certainly not boring for those who set store by technical niceties.”
The name Hydrak itself comes from the German words hydraulische kupplung (hydraulic coupling). The Hydrak was co-developed by Fichtel & Sachs and Daimler-Benz AG for use in the 6-cylinder Mercedes-Benz Ponton sedans, coupés and cabriolets. It was a factory-original, extra cost option,…
The Hydrak option originally cost DM450 (450 Deutsche Marks). The 4-cylinder Ponton models were not offered with this feature.