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£45,280
1954 Mercedes-Benz 170 SV
United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2021 • Lot 266
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AI Listing Summary
This 1936-1939 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is a well-restored example, having been owned for 37 years by an Owners’ Club member. It features gleaming Jet Black paintwork, a smoothly running 1700cc engine, and a history of maintenance by marque specialist John Haynes, with nearly £19,000 spent on works.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car is well-restored with gleaming paintwork, good brightwork, and a smoothly running engine. The extensive history of maintenance by a marque specialist and the functionality of key systems like the semaphores and self-lubricating system suggest it's in very good condition, although the presence of grey cloth upholstery and carpets, while well-maintained, indicates it's not in pristine condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WDB1360814500028
Odometer:
75,132 miles
Reg Number:
BIE 36
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Mercedes-Benz W136 was one of a range of inline four-cylinder cars from the mid-1930s into the 1950s.
The model 170 V made its public debut as successor to the W15 Type 170 in February 1936 and between 1936 and 1939 it was Mercedes-Benz top selling model.
During the war the plant suffered very severe bomb damage but the manufacturer nevertheless emerged from the trauma with a significant competitive advantage over many of its pre-war competitors.
Enough of the W136's tooling survived the bombing during World War II for it to serve as the foundation upon which the company could rebuild.
By 1947 the model 170 V had resumed its place as Mercedes-Benz top-seller, a position it held until 1953.
This fantastic example spent thirty-seven years of its life in the ownership of a well-known Owners’ Club member.
During his tenure, the extensive file of invoices and receipts for works completed to this scarce Mercedes totalled nearly £19,000.
Most of this work was undertaken by marque s...
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