Highlights

• One of only 997 Cabriolet B produced
• Complete restoration
• Simple reassembly project
• Only three registered owners since new
• A rare opportunity to acquire a sought-after W187

The Most

The Mercedes-Benz W136 170S was an engineering marvel. With this model launched just a few years after the war, it was clear that the firm's engineers had set their sights high.

They aimed even higher with the car that replaced it - this one, the W187 220. Wisely based on the W136, the new car featured the more powerful 2.2L OHC M180 in-line six-cylinder engine and a modern, streamlined front design. Like its predecessor, few buyers could afford or were lucky enough to acquire one of the virtually hand-built cabriolet models. Only 997 four-seater Cabriolet Bs, like this car, left the factory.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Mercedes-Benz's last hand-built cars. And the buyer acquires it at an interesting time in his or her life. Extensive restoration work has been carried out, including a full paint job in British Racing Green and refurbishment of the interior and woodwork. We are told that the engine runs freely. The main task seems to be reassembly.

For the right buyer who can spot this opportunity, it looks like a very tempting purchase. Once the reassembly work is complete, a superb post-war convertible model will be revealed, ready to be enjoyed by its owner.

History and Documents

• We are told that the car was first registered in 1951, making it one of the very first W187 Cab Bs.
• The seller states that the car has only had three owners in its lifetime.
• The seller acquired the car six years ago
• Dry stored during its current period of ownership
• Pre-restoration shots of the car shown in the photos
• Previously painted black, as shown here
• One of only 997 built according to independent records
• Registration number 729RD39
• Sold as a partially restored project to be completed
• Parts needed to complete the car are shown in the photos
• Buyers must ensure that the parts required to complete are present

Condition

• Repainted in British Racing dark green after restoration a few years ago
• Previously painted black as shown in photos
• Restoration project partially restored and assembled with work to be completed by buyer
• We understand that the car is complete with various parts as shown in the photos
• Refurbished leather interior that has not been used since the restoration was completed
• Bodywork, floorboards and chassis appear to be in very good condition with evidence of restoration
• Brown/black mohair roof in fair condition with some signs of cosmetic ageing to note
• Roof lining with some marks to note and visible in photos
• Chrome parts have been removed and show signs of tarnishing in photos
• Light green carpets showing some ageing, as shown
• Front windscreen and two rear side windows not installed
• Wood veneer not installed but refurbished, as shown in photos

Powertrain

• M180 in-line six-cylinder 2,195 cm³ W187 engine
• 4-speed manual gearbox
• Engine mounted on chassis but requiring work to complete
• This is a restoration project, so some mechanical checks and work will be required

BEFORE BUYING