Mercedes Benz W136 170 D (1953)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W136 170 D from 1953 in the color red with a beige-brown fabric interior.

Highlights:

• 4th hand, with TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive
• Appraisal from 07/2022 with a grade of 3+. Certificate was issued before the driver's door was repaired.
• Very rare and extremely elegant design with exposed spare wheel on the trunk lid
• The entire door was repainted due to a chip in the paintwork - the cost was just under €1,800
• The classic car was extensively restored during previous ownership, including an engine overhaul. The complete work was documented with photos

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1953
• First registration: Germany, 04/1953
• Location: 89415 Lauingen, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 4 (owned since 2021)
• Restored
• Accident-free in current ownership
• H license plate
• TÜV until 04/26
• Immediately ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

In May 1949, Daimler-Benz presented the 170 D and 170 S models at the export fair in Hanover, the first new passenger car designs after the war. The 170 D, based on the proven 170 V, was equipped with a 1.7-liter diesel engine and marked the beginning of a successful era for this vehicle type as the first diesel car after the war.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: red (2 k uni 1 layer)
• Interior with beige fabric upholstery
• 2-spoke steering wheel
• Driver's door was repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 1.7-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 39.5 hp
• Manual transmission
• Last service in June 2021
  
  

Mileage:

• 61,508 km (read off)
• The mileage is not traceable
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert opinion (07/2022, grade 3+)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: 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

• Minor scratches on the bodywork
• Passenger seat cushion with small hole
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the car

This Mercedes-Benz 170 D offered here is a true classic among classic cars. It was first registered in 1953 and has been owned by 4 owners since then. A few years ago, the classic car was extensively restored, which included overhauling the engine. Since then, the Mercedes has been in a visually and technically good condition. An expert report from July 2022 rates the condition as 3+. Furthermore, the 170 D has TÜV until April 2026, an H license plate and is immediately ready to drive - in short, a real highlight for collectors and enthusiasts.