1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A for sale

€134,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Brummen, Netherlands

Mileage
48,000 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1949
First registration
01/1949

1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A is a used car showing 48,000 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Blue with a Grey interior.

The Cabriolet A was the rarer of the two open bodies of the 170 S: only 830 were built between 1949 and 1951, against 1,603 of the Cabriolet B. This one was first sold in 1949, has had few owners, and the most recent of them kept it for more than thirty years.

In the 1990s the specialist Bart Holland restored and overhauled it, documenting the work in detail, and that record comes with the car. The dealer finds the restoration still in excellent shape, above and underneath, and reports a smooth gearbox and light pedals. A matching set of luggage is included.

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands.

The Mercedes-Benz 170 S uses the 1,767 cc four-cylinder, larger than the 1,697 cc unit of the 170 V, rated at 52 PS (38 kW) and 112 Nm at 1,800 rpm, with a four-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. Longer and wider than the 170 V, it has double wishbones and coil springs at the front.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Blue
Interior
Grey
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
48,000 km
First registration
01/1949
Condition
Used
Location
Brummen, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual
Fuel type
Petrol

Further details

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
1,767 cm3
Power quoted by the manufacturer
52 PS

Equipment

Equipment 4

  • Period-style luggage set
  • Grey leather upholstery
  • Black soft top
  • Whitewall tyres

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 170 S in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz 170 S priced above or below the European market?

At €134,500, it sits at the median of €134,500 for the 3 Mercedes-Benz 170 S advertised in Europe in 2026. 33% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 170 S be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 170 S cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €8,078 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €134,500, 1565% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1949 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz 170 S compare?

48,000 km recorded, against a median of 4,245 km across the Mercedes-Benz 170 S advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz 170 S are priced closest to this one?

a 1950 car in the Netherlands at €129,500, and a 1950 car in Germany at €148,900. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 170 S, and how does a purchase work?

Gallery Aaldering, a professional dealer in Brummen, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 170 S be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Brummen, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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