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£33,681
1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A Project
United States • 12 Feb 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A is a running project car with 62k miles shown. It features a replacement 1.8-liter inline-four engine, a four-speed manual transmission, and is finished in black over beige. While it boasts some refurbished mechanicals, the car requires cosmetic attention, making it an interesting project for enthusiasts.
Condition
5
The car is listed as a 'running project' with several cosmetic flaws including missing lenses and trim, deteriorated rear seat fabric, and signs of age throughout the interior. Mechanically, the car has a replacement engine that was reportedly rebuilt recently, but the overall condition suggests it needs reconditioning to be in top shape.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
13604214257
Odometer:
62,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Shown, TMU Replacement 1,767cc Inline-Four Four-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Beige Upholstery Body-Color Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps Soft Top Frame w/Landau Bars Blaupunkt Radio Yellow-Lens Driving Lights Trafficators
This 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A is one of 830 produced and is said to have had three owners in Germany before being imported to the US in the 1960s.
It was registered in Long Beach, California, throughout that decade and is said to have been shown at the 1966 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
The car was placed into storage by its current late owner in the 1970s, remaining there until being prepared for this sale.
Finished in black over beige, the car is powered by a replacement 1.8-liter inline-four linked with a four-speed manual transmission.
Equipment includes chrome landau bars on a soft top frame, painted steel wheels with body-color hubcaps, a push-button radio, a single Solex downdraft carburetor, yellow-lens driving lights, four-wheel hydraulic...
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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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