1938 Mercedes-Benz 170 - VS Roadster '38 CH81873

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

Oldtimerfarm:

Oldtimerfarm is specialised in the consignment sale of classic cars and collection cars and we are proud to present you this particular car.

Centrally located, in Belgium, at 9880 Aalter, Lobulckstraat 9, 1 hour from France, 1.5 hours from the Netherlands and 2.5 hours from Germany, this car can be admired along with the +300 other collection cars that we have on offer. Our many years of expertise are there to assist those who wish to sell or buy a car in all confidence and with sound advice.

We sell on consignment and give - in all transparency - advice adapted to your wishes, experience and level of knowledge. An inspection on the bridge and a test drive are obvious and free of charge. Prices are all-inclusive, VAT usually non-deductible, free of import or other taxes within the European Union. We can, if desired, provide a Belgian, French or Dutch technical inspection. Delivery (worldwide), storage, maintenance and repair are part of our core business.

On our website you will find an extensive photo report per car (+100 photos). For a more detailed description, sound advice and an answer to all your questions, you can of course contact us by phone, e-mail or by visiting us.

Oldtimerfarm is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm (without appointment). We are closed on Sundays and on Mondays we are only open by appointment. We look forward to welcoming you!

Xavier: 0032 472 40 1338 (NL, FR, DE, EN, IT) [email protected]

Olivier: 0032 473 11 7300 (NL, FR, DE, EN) [email protected]

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