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£47,394
1950 Mercedes-Benz 170S Cabriolet B
United States • 26 Jul 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170S Cabriolet B, one of approximately 1,600 four-seat convertibles produced. It features a 1,767cc inline-four engine, a four-speed manual transmission, and a silver-over-red color scheme. The car was owned by a single person for 48 years. Recent work includes interior upholstery and convertible top replacement.

Condition
7
The car presents well overall, with recent upholstery work and a refreshed convertible top. However, the listing mentions imperfections in the silver finish and the odometer reading may not be accurate (TMU). Given these factors, a rating of Very Good (7) seems appropriate, reflecting a solid condition with some visible wear but no major issues.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1811400823
Odometer:
4,500 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown, TMU 1,767cc L-Head Inline-Four Solex Downdraft Carburetor Four-Speed Manual Transmission Silver Paint Red Leather & Vinyl Upholstery Gray Convertible Top Body-Color 15" Steel Wheels Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Double-Wishbone Front Suspension Rear Swing Axle Four-Wheel Coil Springs Becker Rotary-Dial Radio
This 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S is one of just over 1,600 Cabriolet B four-seat convertibles manufactured during three years of production.
The car is said to have been purchased in 1976 by Phoenix, Arizona, actor and broadcasting mainstay Pat McMahon, with whom it remained for 48 years before being later acquired by the selling dealer six months ago.
Finished in silver over red, the car is powered by a 1,767cc L-head inline-four paired with a floor-shifted four-speed manual transmission.
Equipment also includes a single Solex downdraft carburetor, coil-sprung suspension with a double-wishbone front setup and a swing-axle rear assembly, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, ...
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£31,464
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£46,848
Median Price (Since 2020)
£182,005
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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