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1936 Mercedes-Benz 170V Roadster

United Kingdom • 8 Apr 2023 • Lot 195

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This 1936 Mercedes-Benz 170V, one of only 13 dickie-seat versions remaining, boasts a rich history with notable past owners and participation in vintage car events. While it requires recommissioning after five years of inactivity, a prior mechanical restoration and recent maintenance suggest it only needs light work to return to running condition.

Condition

6

The car has been restored and well-maintained, with recent work on the engine, brakes, and differential. However, it has not been running for five years and will require recommissioning. The interior is believed to be original, but the color has been changed, and the engine is a later unit.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

151889

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

LHK 659

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The Mercedes-Benz 170V (W136) was the company’s chief four-cylinder offering from 1935 through to 1955.

It was available in saloon, cabriolet, roadster, cabrio-limousine and even pickup and van guises.

Pre-1950 the range was powered by an engine of 1697cc capacity.

Total production of the W136 line numbered some 158,196 units.

This wonderful left hand drive 170V two-seater is believed to be one of only 13 dickie-seat versions remaining of circa 250 produced.

It is thought to have come off the production line in 1936 and subsequently brought to the UK by its first keeper, a Baron Von Rautenburg, the then consul of the German embassy in London.

First UK registered just nine days before the outbreak of WWII.

While much of the history has sadly been lost, there are some early images of the car whilst owned by its second keeper an A J Ray Whiteway, who was Chairman of the Mercedes-Benz Club from 1963 to 1970.

They even include shots of the car competing in the club’s first ever conc...