1953 MERCEDES-BENZ (W136 VI) 170 VB

KEY FACTS

• An elegant post-war classic in rare right-hand-drive specification, which has been treated to an extensive restoration and more recent recommissioning. 

• Under the bonnet is a 1.8-litre (1767cc) M136 inline-four petrol engine, producing up to 45hp, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.  

• It is believed to have been imported to Germany in the early 1970s by a British Army officer based at the Osnabrück Garrison in northern Germany. The car was de-registered from the military system and its first German owner acquired it in 1976. 

• The car was subsequently acquired by a fastidious Mercedes-Benz collector in 1983, who has owned it ever since, and was put through an exhaustive restoration process during their ownership. 

• This 170 VB currently has German papers but has been de-registered.  

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This four-door sedan is finished in the handsome colour combination of dark green paintwork over an interior of grey cloth with green vinyl. The bodywork is enhanced by chromed bumpers and radiator surround, as well as dark green hubcaps. 

• The wheels are shod in matching white wall tyres, and there is also a full-size spare wheel mounted at the rear. 

• Inside, this 170 VB features a thin-rimmed steering wheel, a floor-mounted gear shift, centrally mounted trio of instrument gauges, and ‘organ pull’ handles for the other main controls. There are also elasticated pockets in the front doors, and sun visors for both driver and front passenger. 

• The only known modifications are that an electric fuel pump and fuel filter were installed in 2017, sourced from a Mercedes-Benz 170 S model, and a modern air filter system was added due to the original parts no longer being available.  

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• The car comes with some correspondence between the first, second, and third German owners, dating back to the 1970s.  

CONDITION

• The seller is not aware of any prior bodywork damage, and the car has had a frame-off restoration. 

• Its paintwork is reported to be in generally excellent condition. While it has seen careful use since its refurbishment, the seller notes no obvious blemishes. 

• The white wall tyres were fitted in around 2005/06 when the car was fully restored, but they remain virtually as-new in terms of tread depth and condition. 

• Its cabin was also re-trimmed as part of the renovation, so the upholstery is in great shape, as shown in the photo gallery. 

• The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults. 

• This Mercedes can be offered with a new TÜV on request for German registration.  

SERVICE HISTORY

• A new 6-volt battery was fitted in September 2022. 

• In August 2021, this car received a comprehensive service to recommission the vehicle. This included removing and cleaning the fuel tank, removing and fully overhauling the carburettor, replacing the fuel pipes, and fitting new spark plugs, plug leads, and distributor cap. The cooling system fluid was changed, along with the engine oil and filter, rear axle oil, gearbox oil, and brake fluid. All four wheels were removed so that the braking system could be checked. This work was carried out by the current owner (former Mercedes-Benz dealership Riemann) and an expert Mercedes technician. 

• In 2017, it received a similar recommissioning service, and was fitted with a new water pump and a modern air filter system. 

• The car was fully restored in 2005-2006, with most work carried out by the former Mercedes-Benz dealership owner, and some invoices are on file for more recent work.  

SUMMARY

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