With modern “pontoon” body: The forefather of all “Erlkönig” prototype cars is 70 years old

• • • • • • • Prototypes in the automotive industry are commonly known by this name in German
            • Mercedes-Benz 180: A departure from traditional construction methods, plus other innovations
            • The spacious, clean-cut, comfortable and economical saloon made its debut in 1953
            • Almost 450,000 vehicles of the W 120/121 model series were built
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  With modern “pontoon” body: The forefather of all “Erlkönig” prototype cars is 70 years old