Highlights

Unique convertible limousine body style
First year of production model with distinctive Mercedes badge on the bonnet
Matching numbers vehicle
Kept within the same family for over 50 years
Comprehensive restoration by leading classic car specialists in Croatia

The Appeal

When Mercedes-Benz presented the new Typ 170 V at the 1936 International Motor and Motorcycle Show in Berlin, they were setting up much of the company's format for the future. In many ways, the solidly built, pacey and comfortable 170 was a natural precursor to the company's future post-war success. Indeed, if it wasn't for the car's return to market at the end of WW2, we wouldn't have Mercedes-Benz today.

Thisexample dates from the first year of production. That's a real rarity - prewar examples are extremely rare, and can be recognised by the car's unique badging, which was standardised post-war. The car's convertible limousine body style is a standout feature, offering a blend of luxury and open-air driving experience with a distinctive executive milieu.

This Mercedes-Benz 170 has been in the same family for over 50 years, and it shows in the meticulous care and attention it has received. The comprehensive restoration by leading classic car specialists in Croatia has returned the vehicle to its factory condition. It is a true collector's item.

The vendor tells us:

"The first owner of the car drove it from 1936. until 1960, when the car was registered and stored in a garage in Šibenik (Croatia). My father bought it in the '80s and the car moved to a garage in Zagreb, where it is still today.

"The restoration of the car began in 2008 and lasted until 2011.

The car has been completely restored. Bodywork, interior, upholstery, soft top roof, chrome parts, wood panelling, etc. The complete mechanics, chassis, gearbox, engine, etc., everything has been restored to new.

It has been registered, technically correct and insured every year. Since the restoration, the car has travelled about 2,500 kilometres, mainly going to oldtimer meetings and exhibitions"

History and Paperwork

Manufactured in 1936, the inaugural year of production for the Mercedes 170
Kept within the same family for over 50 years
Always garaged
Rare body shape
Matching numbers vehicle, with the engine number identical to the chassis number
Regularly registered, insured, and maintained annually
Comprehensive restoration by leading classic car specialists in Croatia
The car is registered and has Croatian license plates and can easily be registered elsewhere in Europe since as Croatia is a member of the European Union
Technical inspection valid until 20th October 2025

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The Condition

Excellent condition following comprehensive restoration
Regularly detailed and treated with special protective agents for paint, chrome, wood, leather, rubber, etc.
Serviced on a regular basis to keep it in good order
Properly garaged and maintained throughout its lifetime
The exterior is in simply remarkable shape
Underside is perfect with no signs of corrosion
Original pre-war badges still in place
Chromework is bright and nicely presented
Interior is remarkable with lovely rich leather
Wood veneers in good order
Original vintage instruments are all in good order
Everything from the hand pulls to the screens is in excellent order

The vendor tells us:

"There is no rust on the car, and the engine and transmission work properly.

The paint is in great condition with tiny user marks. There is a small scratch on the left fender. The interior of the car is like new. All the leather on the seats and door panels is in almost excellent condition. The carpet is like new and the dashboard and instrument are also in great condition. There are many pictures about the restoration and all accompanying documentation with invoices."

The Mechanics

1697cc M136 I4 powerplant
Fitted with a synchronised gearbox
Non-synchronised gearbox included in the sale
Solid driving characteristics, capable of keeping up with modern traffic
Carburettor serviced within the last three months
The car is matching numbers stock, a rarity in pre-war Mercedes models

Upon the sale of the vehicle, the vendor will also provide additional engine, gearbox, a set of hatch doors, a set of front and rear fenders, a hood and a box of various parts.

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