Mercedes-Benz 170SD

Overview
Produced: 1953-1955, 14887 produced.
Types: Saloon,4 doors,4 seats

The first serious production Mercedes saloon did not appear until 1953, the 170 series. The 170 was available in either petrol or diesel form with both cars using the same four door saloon body. The design was not actually new, in fact its routes stretched back as far as 1936, however the 170 played an important role in re-establishing Mercedes in post-war Europe.

Despite the pre-war looks of the 170 it did manage to incorporate hydraulic brakes and a rear swing-axle. The diesel 170SD was powered by an overhead valve straight four unit which offered little in performance, but was at least strong and reliable. Access to the engine was via an old fashioned split-bonnet which coupled with exposed headlamps gave a real 1930's feel to the cars styling.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1767ccS4 OHV
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
113 Mercedes-Benz 170S Saloon Bonhams 8 Mar 2004 CHF7500.00 -
015 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (1950) Poulain LeFur 10 Feb 2003 - £87558.00
461 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (1952) Bonhams & Brooks 23 Apr 2001 - £5175.00
Books
ISBN Title Publisher Buy this book
186982640X Road & Track on Mercedes 1952-62 Brooklands Books Buy View
Magazine Articles
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Article Diesel delight
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Publication Classics Monthly February 2010
Diesel delight - This Mercedes 170SD was rescued by its owner 36 years ago, restored and has clocked 150,000 miles since.
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