1,767cc Inline 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine Mechanical Fuel Injection 40hp at 3,200rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension, Rear Swing Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *A pioneering early diesel passenger car *Rare and seldom seen in the U.S.

*Older high-quality restoration, few miles since *Exceptionally well-preserved condition *Great candidate for the Show Circuit THE MERCEDES-BENZ W136 The Mercedes-Benz W136 series, a line of four-cylinder passenger cars, served as the brand's flagship model from the mid-1930s to the 1950s.

Debuting in February 1936 as the 170 V (the "V" designation denoted "Vorn," or front, distinguishing it from the rear-engine 170 H), it succeeded the W15 Type 170 and became Mercedes' best-selling model from 1936 to 1939, with over 75,000 units manufactured by 1942.

Surviving Allied bombing during World War II, its tooling facilitated post-war reconstruction.

Resuming production in 1947, the 170 V regained its top-seller status until 1953....