1952 Mercedes-Benz 170 DS - $25K

[Leif in Calif]

These are a pre-war design. I don't know how the diesel pump tolerates sitting for long periods. I know the similar gas version doesn't like it at all! I had a friend many years ago who put this engine in a Model A. It has a near identical hp rating and even sounded similar. 

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1952-mercedes-benz-170-ds/7596197537.html

Very Rare 1952 Mercedes-Benz 170 DS Germany World War Two post war vehicle. All original Mercedes-Benz. Very minimal rust. Has been in-doors almost all of its life well protected. Very well taken care of. Will be able to run easily but does not run currently. Vintage classic collector car. Serious inquires please or best offers. Text me if interested.

(505) 236-8022

[Fossil]

Talk about something that will roll coal. Those old Mercedes diesels were low on power and long on black smoke. When I was a kid I can remember seeing them leaving an intersection and smoking like crazy. Someone aught to by this just to drive Ralph Nader nuts. 

 

 

[edinmass]

I once read an article on these cars talking about the terrible acceleration and lack of power, never had my hands on one, so no clue. It’s rare…….

[Leif in Calif]

12 hours ago, Fossil said:

Talk about something that will roll coal. Those old Mercedes diesels were low on power and long on black smoke. When I was a kid I can remember seeing them leaving an intersection and smoking like crazy. Someone aught to by this just to drive Ralph Nader nuts. 

 

 

Yes, the joke was that they were a combination transportation and mosquito abatement.  

[Gearheadengineer]

I had a 1970 M-B 220 diesel for a while. Auto trans. I think I could outpace it on my bicycle. One taillight was permanently black. No amount of cleaning or product would clear it up. And that had a bigger engine and (somewhat) newer technology than this one. 

[Xander Wildeisen]

I have a pair of hood sides for one of these.

[Jeff Perkins / Mn]

 

On 3/25/2023 at 11:17 AM, Leif in Calif said:

Will be able to run easily but does not run currently.

The quote is from the ad…not from Leif!

How in the world do they know it can be made to run easily…..if that is so….why don’t they make it run?.? This statement ranks right up there with “easy restoration “ as really worthless selling points!