Mercedes Benz 290B Cabrio (1936)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 290B convertible from 1936 with a two-tone paint finish in black and red and a black leather interior.

Highlights:

• German first registration, TÜV & H license plate as well as very well-maintained overall condition
• Top condition, which was given a grade of 1 by an expert in 2014. Since then, the seller has always treated the Mercedes with care and invested almost €25,000.
• Frame-off restoration, photo documentation and other documents (incl. invoices) are available
• Owned by the seller since 2004
• Elegant color combination of black and red exterior, paired with a black and red leather interior and a black soft top

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1936
• First registration: Germany, 07/1936
• Location: 64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany
• Number of owners: 4 (owned by the seller since 2004)
• Restored
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Licensed
• H license plate
• TÜV until 07/25
• Immediately ready to drive

Model history

The Type 290 (W 18) was one of three new models with swing-axle chassis presented by Daimler-Benz at the International Automobile and Motorcycle Exhibition in Berlin in February 1933.
This was a logical continuation of the modernization of the entire product range that had begun successfully with the Type 170. The design of the rear swing axle with its two coil springs on each side corresponded to that of the 200 presented at the same time, but differed in that a compensating spring was fitted behind the differential.

Facts and figures

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: black-red
• Interior with black and red leather upholstery
• Black soft top, very good condition
• Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 2.9-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 68 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last maintenance service in 2020 - the vehicle is basically only taken on the road for movement trips

Mileage:

• 51,302 km (read off)
• The mileage can be partially traced
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert opinion (11/2014, grade 1)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: very good condition
• Underbody: very good condition - rust-free
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• There are no known defects
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the vehicle

Overall, the Mercedes-Benz 290B Cabrio offered here is in excellent condition. It has been restored "frame-off" in the past and has always been treated with care. In November 2014, an appraisal was carried out which gave the classic car a condition rating of 1. With its aesthetic color combination of black and red paint and a black and red color scheme in the interior, the 290 is visually impressive across the board. Furthermore, the historic vehicle has a current MOT and is registered. In short, an exciting Mercedes-Benz 290B convertible is up for auction here that will make the hearts of collectors and enthusiasts beat faster.