there's a '59 here for sale, and while i have always liked their looks, hard to find out much about the technology, driveability thereof. something tells me they must be snail-like? handling? braking? figured they were first postwar model, so fintails (second generation?) were probably when things started to click? anyway - figured if anyone knew, it would be this forum's members.

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Check this site out.

http://www.mbzponton.org/

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thanks. better than wikepedia.

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"The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread."

They are not fast, handle fairly well for a '50s model car, stop ok when the drums are set up properly. if not rusty, they are a fun bargain of a classic car that you will not see everyday. easy on the gas or diesel too........

for daily driving, a Fintail may be more fun, as some have AC....

Pontons rule.............

I always really liked then that rounded body shape personified(sp) the 50's.

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I always did too, although most women start to sag when they are in their fifties. Oh, wait. You were talking about CARS, weren't you? Sorry. My bad . . .

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