1937 Mercedes 170v value

[Shaun @ Tru6]

any ideas on valuation on these from basket case to restored car?

[Dottore]

The favourite car of the Gestapo....

[dafischer]

Originally Posted by Dottore

The favourite car of the Gestapo....

As long as they didn't have to get somewhere quickly.

[futuresoptions]

God, I do love this place so....

[dafischer]

Seriously Shaun, it all depends on the body style. Cabriolet A or B, Sedan, or Roadster. Roadsters (very rare) go for big bucks. Cabs not so much, and sedans are at the low end of the spectrum. Anywhere from $2,000 for a basket case sedan, to $175,000 to $200,000 for a pristine roadster.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Thanks Dave. In my regular searches, I found this car. $6K, a sedan needing total restoration, but is supposed to be in decent shape as a base.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

Thanks Dave. In my regular searches, I found this car. $6K, a sedan needing total restoration, but is supposed to be in decent shape as a base.

If it is solid & complete, could be a fun project, you could do a W.W.II theme and rent it to Hugh sometime..

[futuresoptions]

Doesn't really look to be in that bad of shape.... I'd go for it if the undercarriage was solid.

[dafischer]

Any replacement parts will be killer expensive, if you can find them. They'll make a Porsche seem like a Ford, in comparison. Parts for my 51 220 Cab are ridiculous, I can only imagine what they'd be like for a 37.

[Dottore]

If I were you I would buy the thing and resell it as a project in Europe. I'd be very surprised if you didn't make 20 or 30K$ on the flip. Seriously. (assuming you get for little money)

[vonsmog]

I emailed the seller a few weeks ago on this car, but never heard back about it. The price seemed OK to me as well.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

have not heard back from him either.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Talked with the owner at length yesterday. For it's age, he had quite a bit of knowledge about the history of the car, noting it spent some time in Poland. he's had several people look at it, highest offer was $4500. The car is very complete and from the sound of it, in better shape than most barn find 60s 911s I see. He's had it for over 20+ years and is fine with keeping it another 10. He also collects old guns and old BMW motorcycles.

I asked him about value and he thought it was worth $15K fully restored. I asked about European buyers and he said that since this particular car is a base model, he likened it to a Model A, it won't command much. He also didn't want the hassle of shipping overseas.

I got the sense I could get the car for $5K, but wouldn't be worth it unless an overseas buyer was lined up for at least $10K.

[Racerbvd]

Shaun, he may be going on "old" facts, remember, not that long ago, German's had no interest in 914, but now, they are paying good money for them..
Plus, that would be a cool parts runner..

[willtel]

They make unique street rods.

DB170

[Sarc]

Originally Posted by willtel

They make unique street rods.

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That's awesome.

[Joe Bob]

It needs a little Adolph bobble head on the dash.....

[hans1]

Have you bought it or another??

[Shaun @ Tru6]

No, I didn't get the car. No regrets on this one.

[Hugh R]

As a street rod, it would be cheaper than a restoration. The pics above are way cool.