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Mercedes-Benz 170 S (1950)
A post-war model focused on comfort, with an all-steel body and a 52 PS engine.
Jazyk obsahu
The 1950 Mercedes 170 S represents the more comfortable branch of the 170 family in Gdynia. The model made its debut at the Technical Export Fair in Hanover in May 1949, alongside the economical Mercedes 170 D. Whereas the D emphasised economy, the S offered greater comfort and a more prestigious character.
Its approximately 1.8-litre engine developed 52 PS, and its body was made entirely of steel. New front suspension with trapezoidal wishbones improved comfort compared with the 170 V. According to board member Wilhelm Haspel, the letter S stood for “Super” or “Special”.
At launch, the saloon cost 9,850 German marks, Cabriolet B 12,500 and Cabriolet A 15,800. These cars occupied the upper end of the German passenger-car market, with both closed and open versions. The museum car’s 1950 date places it in the period when the manufacturer was expanding its range beyond the basic vehicles of post-war reconstruction towards greater comfort and higher prices.
Pre deti
The 1950 Mercedes 170 S was designed for comfortable travel. The model was introduced in Hanover in 1949 alongside the Mercedes 170 D, aimed at buyers more concerned with economy. The S had a more prestigious character.
Its engine held about 1.8 litres and produced 52 metric horsepower. Horsepower measures engine power; it does not count animals needed to pull the car. The body was steel. Revised front suspension made travel more comfortable than in the older 170 V. The letter S meant “Super” or “Special”. Buyers could choose a closed saloon or convertibles. The most expensive version listed, Cabriolet A, cost 15,800 marks at launch.
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