Rare 1938 Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster
Good professional restoration
1,697 cc four-cylinder engine with manual gearbox (4-speed)
Distinctive Red-Salmon colour scheme
Dutch registration documents
The Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster is one of the elegant open Mercedes models from the pre-war era, combining classic lines with simple and robust mechanical engineering. This model was appreciated for its comfortable driving characteristics and stylish appearance, suitable for touring as well as classic events.
This 1938 example received a good professional restoration in the past and presents today as a well-kept and authentic classic. The bodywork is undamaged and professionally repainted, the paintwork is in excellent condition and the underside is in perfect state. The interior is nicely restored, the soft top has been renewed and upgraded with fabric instead of plastic, and the carpets are in very good condition. Mechanically, the car is in honest condition, with a few attention points typical of its age.
The Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an inspection report including the following
Technical data
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 170 VS Roadster
Year: 1938
First registration: 30-06-1938
Engine: 1,697 cc four-cylinder
Transmission: Manual gearbox (4-speed)
Colour: Red-Salmon
Mileage: 189 km (recorded mileage – see our km/miles video for classic cars)
Chassis number: 181873
Steering: Left-hand drive
Documents: Dutch registration documents
Condition & remarks
Restoration: Good professional restoration
Bodywork: Undamaged, professionally repainted
Paintwork: Excellent condition
Underside: Perfect condition
Interior: Restored and well kept
Soft top: Renewed, executed in fabric
Carpets: Very good condition
Side windows: Fit could be improved
Engine: Honest condition; slight blow between exhaust manifold and exhaust
Brakes, clutch, gearbox and suspension: Functioning properly
Available for viewing at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter. Request the full inspection report via [email protected] or call +32(0)472.40.13.38.
Visits possible with or without appointment – lift inspection available upon interest. Over 300 classic cars and motorcycles available – only 5 minutes from the E40 Aalter exit.
Watch our additional videos: Warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M Mileage on classic cars (km/miles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po Purchase procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ
