Specification:

1950 170s. Cab A.

Details:

After the Second World War, In 1946 production at Mercedes restarted with tried and tested models that had been developed before the war. The 170V series was at the heart of the new car production. The ongoing models were improved and, later on, the Ponton series was developed. The result was, in 1949, the new 170 S, based on the S 170 V but longer, wider and better equipped. It was given a much more powerful engine with 52 bhp and was supplied as a saloon or convertible. Its front axle was already suspended by coil springs and double wishbones. It was the first Mercedes model to be labelled with the additional designation S, used since then for top of the range versions of Mercedes vehicles. The uppermost models in the series were the convertibles – the type A at 15,800 Deutschmarks was the epitome of luxury, only 830 examples being produced over three years.

Summary:

This 170s Cabriolet A was imported from the USA in 2007 and has been in a private collection unused since then. The car had been repainted in aprox. 1992 and unfortunately due to the untimely death of the original owner who never got to enjoy the work he had commissioned ,the car was left unused in dry storage for 15 years until the sale of his estate but sadly the paintwork has suffered from sun damage. This car has huge potential for any prospective buyer as it does need exterior and interior refurbishment giving the purchaser the opportunity to start with a blank canvas . As there was only 830 of these cars made it is extremely rare to be able to choose your preferred colour combination. Alternatively the car could be left as is, as originality only happens once! There has been a recent brake overhaul and new petrol tank fitted. The car runs and drives and can be sold as is or restored.

Additional images available on request.