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£38,946
1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet B
United States • 8 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet B is a rare, four-seat convertible that underwent refurbishment in 1988. It features a 1,767cc inline-four engine, four-speed manual transmission, and a tan leather interior, and was recently serviced in 2024. The car's history includes Concours d'Elegance showings, adding to its appeal, though it has some noted corrosion.

Condition
7
The car underwent a refurbishment in 1988 and has been shown at Concours d’Elegance events, suggesting it has been well-maintained. Recent service work in 2024, including brake and carburetor rebuilds, indicates ongoing care. However, the listing notes corrosion underneath and an unknown total mileage, suggesting some wear and tear.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
13604313497
Odometer:
1,200 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown, TMU 1,767cc L-Head Inline-Four Solex Downdraft Carburetor Four-Speed Manual Transmission Brown & Cream Paint Tan Leather Upholstery Tan Soft Top w/Chrome Landau Bars Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Double-Wishbone Front Suspension Rear Swing Axle Four-Wheel Coil Springs Set of Fitted Luggage Included
This 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S is one of just over 1,600 Cabriolet B four-seat convertibles manufactured during three years of production.
It underwent a refurbishment in 1988 and was purchased in 1994 by the current owner’s father, who subsequently showed the car at a number of Concours d’Elegance events in the Midwest from the 1990s to the 2010s.
The car is finished in brown and cream over tan leather upholstery, and power comes from a 1,767cc L-head inline-four paired with a floor-shifted four-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes a single Solex downdraft carburetor, coil-sprung suspension with a double-wishbone front setup and a swing-axle rear assembly, four-wheel h...
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£31,464
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£46,848
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£182,005
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