- Rare version of the 170 V Roadster, only 271 built in total
- Extensive older complete restoration in very good condition plus more recent partial overhaul in 2020
- History of the last 40 years known in Germany

This vehicle
This Mercedes Benz 170 V Sport-Roadster - was first registered in Germany in July 1938. Its later German owner in Hamburg (name known), who also had a residence in California, restored the car in the early 1980s, investing around DM 25,000 in the process - at the time already a considerable amount for the preservation of an "old" vehicle. In January 1986, this car and its then owner took part in the parade celebrating the 100th anniversary of the automobile in Los Angeles, California, with the participation of Mercedes Benz of North America and the Mercedes Benz Club of America.
A subsequent (last) owner, who owned this car until 2020, had continuously invested in the restoration of the car in various stages over the years. This included extensive bodywork and paintwork (2001/2002), upholstery work in the interior (2002) and an engine overhaul (2006). The invoices for this are available and total around EUR 65,000. Further restoration work was carried out on the bodywork in 2020. The invoices for this amounting to around EUR 15,000 are also available. The engine is not identical in number to the first delivery but is a true-to-type model of this series.
Overall, this compact car makes a convincing impression with its older restoration, which is very well preserved. It is also a rare rarity, as only 271 examples of the roadster version were produced. A very exclusive share of the total production of the 170 V passenger car series with around 72,000 vehicles.