1951 MERCEDES MERCEDES BENZ 170S 2DR CABRIOLET B Cabriolet PETROL Manual
Description : 18 May, 2023
This lot will be auctioned via Silverstone Auctions, Supercar Fest Sale of Iconic and Classic Cars 2023 on Saturday the 20th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN. , In the aftermath of the Second World War, Daimler-Benz menced vehicle production with the pre-war 170V, whose tooling and assembly lines had somehow managed to survive the destruction of Allied raids. Although the 170V was of typically 1930s appearance, it remained a relatively modern design under the skin, with rigid construction and independent suspension all round (using swing-axles at the rear) providing ride and handling unmatched by any other car in its class. The engine was a robust side-valve four-cylinder that, with high (all-synchro) gearing, was capable of cruising at autobahn speeds, while a diesel unit was added to the range in 1949 along with a more luxurious model known as the 170S (the S standing for Super). Designated the W136, the new model used a slightly longer and wider body based on the pre-war 230, giving more interior space, a larger boot and extra chrome trim. The additional weight resulted in a number of mechanical revisions, including an enlarged 1,767cc engine with a single Solex downdraught carburettor, larger brakes and revised front suspension featuring wishbones and coil springs. Aimed at the well-heeled buyer, the 170S was also notable as the first post-war Mercedes-Benz sold outside Germany. The interior had numerous improvements, including instruments located directly ahead of the driver and fortable cloth-trimmed seats. In production from May 1949 until February 1952, Daimler-Benz offered the 170S as a saloon (with the option of a sunroof) and in two cabriolet guises, offering a choice of two or four seats.Finished in the most attractive bination of black over cream, this outstanding left-hand drive four-seat Mercedes 170S Cabriolet B was restored in the Netherlands by an ex-Mercedes engineer, clearly with an eye for detail. It's exceptionally well-presented with a really lovely period interior reminiscent of those slightly decadent coachbuilt coupés of the late 1930s. Having been in storage from 2015 until recently, the vehicle has now been fully missioned and is ready to be enjoyed. It's panied by an interesting history file and photographic record of the restoration and as such would grace the floor of any serious collection, however, we feel that it would be so much more fun when used as intended.The 170S was never regarded as a powerful car but what it does have is style and elegance and would be e anywhere.
Central Locking; Sunroof; Safety Belt Pretensioners; Previously Registered Overseas
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