1937 Mercedes-Benz Type 320 was available in three Cabriolet versions, designated by code letters. The racy and relatively expensive sports version was the Cabriolet A. The Cabriolet B was a two-door, 4-window style that front and rear seating. The third type was the Cabriolet D, a four-door, four-window style that was a true Roadster Model. This 1937 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B was shipped to Japan when new, where it was assigned to the German Embassy. It was retained by the Embassy for many years. In the 1990s, it was obtained by a private and prestigious motor museum in Japan. It was retained by the museum for many years. In 2008, it was offered for sale at the 'Quail Lodge, A Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia', marking its first appearance to North America.
The Mercedes-Benz 230 convertible was produced from 1937 to 1941.
1 engine (2,2 liters / 55 hp) is on Histomobile.
19324 units produced.
Specifications performance
Top speed of 72 mph engine typedrivetrain: Water-cooled, sidevalve, 6-cylinder displacement 2,229 cc (2.23 d power rating 55 hp transmission 4-speed manual chassis: Cruciform oval tubing; Front independent suspension by transverse leaf springs; Independent rear suspension by swing axle; 4-wheel drum brakes; 3,234 lbs.
About vehicle
Early emperors those early models were succeeded by the 170, first shown at the 1931 paris salon. The 170 was the inaugural car of a long dynasty. With a lowered chassis and four-wheel independent suspension, the 170 was. The first mercedes with swing-axle rear suspension and hydraulic brakes. Its engine was rather less advanced a simple flathead 1.7-litre unit. enlarged lineup in 1933, the 170 was joined by the more powerful 200 series, available with normal or long chassis. After 1936, when the 170 was overshadowed by the new 170v with its cruciform tubular chassis, the 200 became the 230, with the cars swept volume increased to 2,229 cc. The 230 was offered with a variety of factory-built coachwork from the mercedes coachworks shops at sindelfingen. They-were all mounted on the long chassis (produced until 1941). A short-chassis version was made available only in 1937, with a choice of two cabriolet styles, a roadster, a coupe and a sedan.
The cabriolet b body style, with either four or five seats and roll-down rear windows, was used on several mercedes-benz models from the thirties to the fifties.
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