Mercedes Benz 170 V - Typ W136 -

Build from 1936 - 1942, the 170V was the most successful pre war Mercedes Benz model.


An overview of the pre war manufactured 170V models:

Modell	Index	1935	1936	1937	1938	1939	1940	1941	1942	Gesamt
170V	W136	12	12683	18864	17575	16305	3650	1710	1174	71973

Source: Andrei Bogomolov (Book from Werner Oswald)




The following model variations of the 170V were offered (incomplete):

Source: http://cronos.superhost.pl/xray/oldtimers/mercedes/ (Out of the original Mercedes 170V flyer in English)




170V Limousine, 2 door (appr. 10 000 EA)




170V Limousine, 4 door (appr. 38 000 EA)




170V Cabriolet - Limousine (appr. 12 000 EA)




170V Roadster - the jewel of this line (appr. 300 EA)




170V Cabriolet A (appr. 800 EA)




170V Cabriolet B, 4 seats (appr. 8000 EA)


I was able to obtain one of these fascinating cars while I was working in the USA for a couple of years.
It is a Mercedes Benz 170V Cabriolet B, which was delivered to Prague on October 17th 1942.  




Data for the Mercedes Benz 170V Cabriolet B, MFD 1942:

Price in Reichsmark 4750 Engine 38 HP at 3200 1 / min. Gear ZF 4 forward, 1 reverse (synchronized) Driving axle Rear (independent suspension) Length 4,27 m Width 1,57 m Height 1,56 m Weight Appr. 1100 kg Speed 108 km/h Tank 46 Liters Fuel consumption (for 100 km) Appr. 9,5 - 11,5 Liters Generator 6 Volt / 130 Watt Turn radius 5,5 m Tire size 5,25” x 16” Climbing capacity Max. 35°