Mercedes-Benz 170 S cabriolet A W 136 IV - 1950 Serial number: 13604213067 Engine: in-line four cylinder #41774 Bore x stroke: 75 x 100 mm Capacity: 1 767 cc Timing gear: side valves Intake: 1 Solex 32 PBIC carburettor Compression ratio: 6.5:1 Maximum power: 52 bhp @ 4 000 rpm Transmission: 4 speed + R manual gearbox (floor shift) Chassis frame: x-shaped oval tubes with boxed-in cross members Front suspension: independent with double wishbones, coil springs, antiroll bar and hydraulic shocks Body: 2-seat 2 door cabriolet Rear suspension: independent, swing axles with coil springs, antiroll bar and hydraulic shocks Wheelbase: 2 845 mm Front track: 1315 mm Rear track: 1 420 mm Dry weight: 800 kg (chassis) Brakes: 4 drums hydraulic brakes Wheels: steel discs 4.50 x 15 Tyres: Firestone 6.40 x 15 whitewall type Performance: 76 mph (120 kph) max. speed Production: 830 examples from 1949 to 1951 With the 170 S Model Mercedes made its come-back on the luxury cars market. The 170 S was introduced at the May 1949 Hanover Technical Export Fair alongside the 170 D. It was a great step forward despite the fact that it was based upon the pre-1940 W 153 running gear. Like Alfa Romeo with the 6C-2500 and in view of sparing a lot of development time the two great marques started again their production with pre-1940 models using slightly improved separate chassis. Compared to the 170 V of the Thirties which was produced again in 1947, the 1949 170 S benefitted of a more powerful engine, a new front axle and a wider body. Alongside the saloon, Daimler-Benz offered a 2-door 2-seat Cabriolet A and a 4-seat Cabriolet B. At the time, the Cabriolet A was a luxury top-of-the-range model. In addition to the production cars, some chassis were fitted with special coachwork made outside the factory body-shop, for instance a radio station-wagon built by Binz for the police and a six-seat patrol car with foldable soft top. Following some modifications the 170 S was resignated W 191 by the factory from January 1952 onwards. Both types of cabriolet were no longer produced after November 1951. This car had been fully restored from the chassis. Red finish with beige interior, carpets and seats and red piping. Cream hood and white steering wheel. The woodwork is superb. The car has Bosch headlamps, a Telefunken radio receiver and two special suitcases in the boot. European title Owner's manual Spare parts catalogue € 25/35 000