Mercedes-Benz 170 1938

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Rare 1938 Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster

Good professional restoration

1,697 cc four-cylinder engine with manual gearbox (4-speed)

Distinctive Red-Salmon colour

Dutch registration documents present

The Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster is one of Mercedes’ elegant pre-war open-top models, combining classic lines with simple, robust engineering. This model was appreciated for its driving comfort and refined appearance, both for touring and for classic-car events.

This 1938 example underwent a good professional restoration in the past and today presents as a well-kept, authentic car. The body is sound and has been professionally repainted; the paintwork is in excellent condition and the underside of the vehicle is in excellent condition. The interior has been carefully restored, the soft top has been renewed and improved using fabric rather than synthetic material, and the carpets are in very good condition. Mechanically, the car is in fair condition, with some points to note that are typical for a vehicle of this age.

The Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared a report that includes the following

Technical data

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: 170 VS Roadster
• Year: 1938
• First registration: 30-06-1938
• Engine: 1,697 cc four-cylinder
• Transmission: Manual gearbox (4-speed)
• Colour: Red-Salmon
• Mileage: 189 km (recorded mileage – see our video on km/miles for classic cars)
• Chassis number: 181873
• Steering: Left-hand drive
• Documents: Dutch registration documents

Condition and points to note

• Restoration: Good professional restoration
• Body: Sound, professionally repainted
• Paintwork: Excellent condition
• Underside: Perfect condition
• Interior: Attractive and restored
• Soft top: Renewed and made of fabric
• Carpets: Very good condition
• Side windows: Do not fit perfectly
• Engine: Fair condition; slight exhaust leak between the exhaust manifold and exhaust system
• Brakes, clutch, gearbox and suspension: Working properly

Available for viewing at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter – Belgium. Request the full inspection report via info@oldtimerfarm.be or call +32(0)472.40.13.38.

Visits are possible with or without an appointment – inspection on a lift if you are interested. More than 300 classic cars and motorcycles available – just 5 minutes from the E40 Aalter exit.

Also watch our videos: Warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M Classic-car mileages (km/miles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po Purchase procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ

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