Mercedes-Benz 170 V

(1936 - 1950)

Brand:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

170 V

Related:

170

Country:

Germany

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Mercedes 130 - Volkswagen technology revolution of the thirties and avant-garde in a triple pack

January 25, 2021 — Gerhard Schütz 27

Mercedes-Benz was already thinking about a front-wheel drive passenger car with a transverse engine in the mid-1930s. However, while the more conventional variants of the Mercedes-Benz 130/150/170 were built, only the construction plans of the front-wheel drive transverse-engined 130 exist. This article describes the development history and the main design features of the time and shows the various construction variants in pictures and on construction plans.

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How Mercedes excelled with a small car in the 1930s - Mercedes-Benz 170 V

March 28, 2013 — Rob de la Rive Box / Bruno von Rotz (2013)51

In 1931, Mercedes-Benz presented the "170" at the Paris Motor Show. This car marked the beginning of a new era for the famous brand, as never before had a vehicle with the three-pointed star achieved higher sales figures. And rightly so. This report tells the story of the Mercedes-Benz 170 and describes the experience of driving an open-top model, illustrated with many historical photographs.

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Mercedes-Benz 170 Va - solid, balanced and very likeable

October 2, 2019 — Bruno von Rotz 94

Even before the Second World War, the Mercedes-Benz 170 V of the W 136 model series sold extremely well. After the war, however, it was successfully rebuilt, because even after 15 years of construction, it was still technically modern. Another 70 years later, you can still feel how good the 170 V was back then and why its owners loved it. This driving report is about a Mercedes-Benz 170 Va from 1950, tells the story of the model and shows the vehicles in current and historical pictures. Brochures and a sound sample are also included.

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Marilyn Monroe and her Mercedes-Benz 170 S

September 12, 2025 — Bruno von Rotz 53

With the 170 S, Mercedes-Benz presented the first new design of the post-war period, even if, on closer inspection, it was more of a mixture and evolution of pre-war models. One of the more than 28,000 examples built between 1949 and 1952 was used by Marilyn Monroe in the mid-sixties. This car is presented in many pictures in this article.

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Mercedes-Benz 170 V (W 136) (1947-1950)

4-Door Sedan, 38 PS, 1697 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 170 Va (W 136) (1950-1952)

4-Door Sedan, 45 PS, 1767 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 170 D (W 136) (1949-1950)

4-Door Sedan, 38 PS, 1697 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 170 Da (W 136) (1950-1952)

4-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 1767 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 170 S (W 136) (1949-1952)

4-Door Sedan, 52 PS, 1767 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A (1949-1951)

Convertible, 52 PS, 1767 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet B (1949-1951)

Convertible, 52 PS, 1767 cm³

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Mercedes-Benz 170 V (1936) - as a saloon

Mercedes-Benz 170 V (1936) - Cabriolet A with open roof - these vehicles were built between 1936 and 1942

Mercedes-Benz 170 V (1938) - convertible saloon with 38 hp, built between 1936 and 1942

Mercedes Benz 170 V (1938) - Steckborn-Eichhölzli Memorial Hill Climb 2018

Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet Limousine (1937) - open-top driving without major disadvantages - 18th ASC Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2022

Mercedes-Benz 170 V OTP (1937) - 1697 cm3, 38 hp and a top speed of 95 km/h - 20th ASC Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2024

Mercedes Benz 170 V Sport-Roadster W 136 I (1936) - ADAC Trentino Classic 2013 - Classic car challenge for the Sonax trophy

Mercedes Benz 170 V Sport-Roadster W 136 I (1936) - ADAC Trentino Classic 2013 - classic car challenge for the Autozug trophy

Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet Saloon (1939) - auctioned as lot 124 by RM Auction London September 8/9, 2013

Mercedes-Benz 170 V (1939) - Cabriolet B with closed roof

Mercedes-Benz 170 V (1936) - Cabriolet A, built between 1936 and 1942

Mercedes-Benz 170 V OT (1937) - Pre-Crew Cabriolet with front engine - 19th ASC Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2023

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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 170 V

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
Mercedes-Benz 170 V lhd 1938 Sold RM/Sotheby's Battersea Evolution Sale (September 8, 2013)	170 V lhd	1938	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Battersea Evolution Sale (September 8, 2013)
Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet A 1941 Sold Bonhams Paris (February 6, 2025)	170 V Cabriolet A	1941	Sold	Bonhams Paris (February 6, 2025)
Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet B (136) 1938 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Wien (June 18, 2016)	170 V Cabriolet B (136)	1938	Sold	Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Wien (June 18, 2016)
Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet B 1938 Sold Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 9, 2018)	170 V Cabriolet B	1938	Sold	Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 9, 2018)
Mercedes-Benz 170 V (136) 1948 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (March 4, 2015)	170 V (136)	1948	Sold	Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (March 4, 2015)
Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet A (136) 1938 Sold RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Sale (March 10, 2017)	170 V Cabriolet A (136)	1938	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Sale (March 10, 2017)
Mercedes-Benz 170 V (136) 1937 Not Sold SWVA Dorset Sale (July 31, 2015)	170 V (136)	1937	Not Sold	SWVA Dorset Sale (July 31, 2015)
Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet A 1938 Sold Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia (March 1, 2024)	170 V Cabriolet A	1938	Sold	Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia (March 1, 2024)
Mercedes-Benz 170 V lhd 1939 Sold RM/Sotheby's Battersea Evolution Sale (September 8, 2013)	170 V lhd	1939	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Battersea Evolution Sale (September 8, 2013)
Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet A 1938 Sold RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 4, 2023)	170 V Cabriolet A	1938	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 4, 2023)

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