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£38,279 (Est: £37,402 - £52,363)
1939 Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet
United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 115
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1939 Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet B is a rare example needing comprehensive restoration, featuring non-original American-style fenders and hood vents. Previously restored in 1979, it has since been neglected, showing extensive deterioration in paint, upholstery, and interior trim, making it a challenging project for a dedicated enthusiast.
Condition
3
The car is described as neglected with visible evidence of long-term outdoor storage without protection. The paint is dull and chipped, the upholstery is faded, stiff, cracked, and falling apart, the top is faded, dirty, and stained, and the interior wood trim and dashboard varnish are curdled and chipped. Additionally, the fenders appear to be from a different vehicle, likely American, and the hood side vents do not appear to be original. These significant cosmetic and non-originality issues necessitate substantial reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
431033
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2,229cc Single L-Head Inline Six-Cylinder Solex Dual Choke Downdraft Carburetor 55bhp at 3,600rpm Four Speed Manual Transmission Four-Wheel Coil Spring Independent Suspension Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes * Rare example of a Mannheim side valve six Cabriolet B * Quality Mercedes-Benz design and construction * Modified at some point with American-style envelope fenders * Neglected and in need of comprehensive restoration THE MERCEDES-BENZ 230 (W 143) During the late 1930's the Mannheim-built Mercedes-Benz 170 and 230 models were the backbone of M-B's commercial existence.
In Stuttgart M-B would build the prestigious 8-cylinder overhead camshaft supercharged cars that have fully deserved respect but 1.7 liter and 2.3 liter cars provided the volume that kept Mercedes-Benz in the market.
They were solidly designed, and had similar technical features to the Stuttgart products like four-wheel independent coil spring suspension.
Coachwork was typically not for Sindelfingen but still dis...
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£38,279
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£38,279
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