LOT 129

1941 Mercedes-Benz 170V Cabriolet A Chassis no. 193002 Engine no. 10136013.954

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Lot 129

1941 Mercedes-Benz 170V Cabriolet A

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|6 February 2025, 14:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

1941 Mercedes-Benz 170V Cabriolet A
Chassis no. 193002
Engine no. 10136013.954

• Offered from a private collection
• Desirable top-down motoring
• Dutch registration document

Introduced in 1931, the six-cylinder 170 formed the mainstay of Mercedes-Benz production in the Depression years of the early/mid-1930s. So successful was the original, that the 170 changed little until it was replaced in 1936 by the four-cylinder 170V. A landmark model, the 1.7-litre 170V formed the mainstay of Mercedes-Benz output in the late 1930s and reappeared post-war in improved form, continuing in production until 1955.

It is understood that this example was purchased from Spain in 2013, joining the owner's private collection. Probably restored in the 1990s, although there is no confirming evidence, it is presented in excellent condition and comes with a current Dutch title; (copy) old Spanish title; some old photographs; and spare keys.

Footnotes

1941 Mercedes 170V Cabriolet A

Châssis n° 193002
Moteur n° 10136013.954

• Issue d'une collection privée
• Désirable conduite à ciel ouvert
• Document d'immatriculation néerlandais

Lancée en 1931, la 170 six-cylindres constitua l'essentiel de la production de Mercedes pendant la Grande dépression, au début et au milieu des années 1930. Elle connut un tel succès qu'elle évolua peu, jusqu'à son remplacement en 1936 par la 170V quatre-cylindres. Cette 170V de 1,7 litre, un modèle emblématique, représenta l'essentiel de la production de la marque à la fin des années 1930 et réapparut après la guerre dans une version améliorée dont la production se poursuivit jusqu'en 1955.

Il est admis que cet exemplaire a été acheté en Espagne en 2013 pour rejoindre la collection privée de son acquéreur. Probablement restaurée dans les années 1990, bien qu'on n'en ait aucune preuve, elle est en excellent état et est proposée munie de son actuel titre de propriété néerlandais, d'une copie d'un ancien titre espagnol, de quelques anciennes photos et de clés de secours.

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