Not Sold | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 170S Cabriolet

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Not Sold (Est: £60,000 - £70,000)

1951 Mercedes-Benz 170S Cabriolet

United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot Lot 170

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1951 Mercedes-Benz 170S Cabriolet is estimated to be worth £60,000 - £70,000. The car was owned by MI6 in Berlin in the early 1950s and was restored to concours standard by Ken Foat.

Condition

9

The car was restored to concours standard by Ken Foat, has won several awards, and has been on display at Mercedes-Benz World. The description states the car is presented in two-tone blue with light grey leather interior. Its black hood is in superb condition and folds back as it should, all wood is in excellent condition and the whole car remains in award winning condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

W1360430451451

Odometer:

55,823 miles

Reg Number:

SXC 29

RHD/LHD:

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Year: 1951 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 170S Cabriolet Registration: SXC 29 Chassis No: W1360430451451 Odometer: 89,838 km The Mercedes-Benz W136 was one of a range of inline four-cylinder cars from the mid-1930s into the 1950s.

The model 170V 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, 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 (or could be recreated post-war) for it to serve as the foundation upon which the company could rebuild.

By 1947 the model 170V had resumed its place as Mercedes-Benz top-seller, a position it held until 1953.

Lacking a luxury car in its line-up, Mercedes-Benz sought to regain a niche in that market by introducing the upscale 170S version of the 170V ...