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£49,826 (Est: £58,610 - £75,355)
1937 Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet A
France • 7 Feb 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1936 Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet A is a rare and elegant pre-war car, one of only 794 examples produced. It features a high-quality restoration completed in 1996 by Mercedes-Benz specialist Gilbert Thos, with remarkable bodywork, paintwork, and a beautiful grey leather interior.
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The car underwent a high-quality restoration in 1996 by a Mercedes-Benz specialist, indicating meticulous attention to detail. The bodywork, paintwork, and interior featuring grey leather upholstery and wood-effect painted dashboard are in impressive condition. The restoration was carried out with no limitations around cost and time, suggesting a high standard of work. The listing emphasizes the car's elegance, reliability, and versatility, as well as the quality of the restoration.
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Chassis No:
159703
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French titleChassis No 159703
Engine No 159703Collection Gilbert Thos, Mercedes-Benz coachbuilder and restorer
- High quality restoration
- Elegance of the Cabriolet A
- Only 794 examples
- No reserve
Launched in 1936, the “V” of the Mercedes 170 V stood for “Vorn”, indicating a front engine as opposed to the “H” (“Heck”) in the 170 H, relating to the engine fitted at the back.
The first one has naturally experienced a higher production volume, thanks to its qualities such as the durability, ease of use and low maintenance.
A very elegant 2-seater cabriolet topped the range and only 794 examples of them were produced.
As a Mercedes coachbuilder and a former vehicle restoration lead for Mercedes-Benz France, Gilbert Thos found this example from a collector in Munich who used to own it since 1978.
The car was already restored and had a blue and black colour combination.
But as a demanding enthusiast, he had a full restoration carried out which was completed in 1996.
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£2,138
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£49,913
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£61,778
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