1951 Mercedes-Benz 170 Va Limousine

29 000 EUR

1951 Mercedes-Benz 170 Va Limousine

29 000 EUR
  • Model
    Mercedes-Benz 170 Va Limousine
  • Year
    1951
  • Condition
    Used
  • Body Type
    Sedan / Saloon
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol
  • Power
    33 kw (45 hp)
  • Mileage
    99,780 km
  • Address
    Hamburg, Germany
  • Country
  • Published
    May 08, 2025
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VIN
N/A
Color
Black
Metallic
No
Engine
Four-cylinder in-line
Engine Number
N/A
Chassis Number
N/A
Gearbox
Manual
Steering Wheel
LHD
Drive Wheels
RWD
1st Reg. Country
Germany
Doors
4/5
Interior Color
Burgundy
Sunroof
Yes
Leather Seats
Yes
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Description

- Classic color scheme in black with leather interior in dark red
- Rare original roller sunroof
- Complete restoration in the 1990s under the last owner with new wooden frame and technical overhaul, comprehensively documented with photos
- Ownership history almost completely known
- With the last owner for over 30 years
- Original operating instructions and repair literature

This Mercedes Benz 170 Va limousine was manufactured in 1951 and has a special feature in the form of a rare factory-fitted roller sunroof that can be opened over the entire length of the roof - i.e. over the front and rear seats. The car then ended up in the Soviet occupation zone of post-war Germany, which later became the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The car remained there for the entire duration of the GDR and had five owners, the last of whom acquired the 170 in 1969. The owners are all listed in the original surviving GDR vehicle registration document (first entry in 1959).

After the fall of the Berlin Wall and the opening of the border between the GDR and West Germany, the 170 was acquired by its current owner in the Hamburg area in the early 1990s - in a largely original but heavily patinated condition. Under his direction and with extensive personal input, the limousine underwent a complete restoration over several years, which was completed in 1998. In the course of this, a new wooden frame was made for the body and the body was separated from the chassis ("frame-off"). The entire technical and electrical systems, the engine and the chassis components were also extensively overhauled. This work is documented with numerous photos.

The car is equipped with a modern radio and various additional instruments, although these have been concealed so as not to detract from the classic ambience. The offer is accompanied by an original owner's manual as well as comprehensive, contemporary repair literature such as an original spare parts list and a workshop manual.

Translated by DeepL

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