Beschreibung:

2,229cc Side-Valve Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Single Solex 30 JFFK Carburetor 54bhp at 3,600rpm 4-Speed Manual Gearbox 4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Front Dual Transverse Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Mercedes mid-range sedan *An American domiciled car since the 1950s *Draws direct heritage to the famed 540K *An enjoyable and challenging project THE 230N With the market for its luxury models hard hit by the post-Wall Street Crash Depression, Mercedes-Benz sought to establish itself in the medium-priced family car market sector with a range of new models designed by one of the most gifted automobile engineers of his generation - Hans Nibel. Introduced in 1936, the Type 230 was fourth in this series of Nibel designs that would form the mainstay of Mercedes-Benz production in the difficult years of the mid-1930s. The first of this line - the Type 170 - had appeared in 1931. Although outwardly of conservative appearance, the revolutionary 170 embodied Nibel's advanced ideas on chassis design, featuring a box-section frame with independent suspension all round and four-wheel hydraulic brakes that set new standards of ride comfort and safety. It was also competitively priced for a six-cylinder car and suited the prevailing market conditions, being compact and economical yet constructed to Mercedes-Benz's traditionally high standard. The 170 was a huge success and spawned a family of larger-engined, more-powerful models, including the 200 (1932) and 230 (1936), the latter being a modernized and re-styled version powered by a 2.3-liter, 55bhp, sidevalve six. In 1937, the 200 and 230 (W21) were replaced by the 230 (W143) whose engine had already been used in the predecessor model. Two different chassis designs were employed; long-wheelbase tourers and limousines using a box-section frame while the short-chassis cars employed an oval-tube backbone. Production ceased in 1939 after 24,500 230s of all types had been built. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED At the time of cataloging, little is known about this 230 n. An example of the 4-door "Limousine", it very well may have been delivered new to the United States and has been on the East Coast since at least 1958 as indicated by a State of New York inspection sticker from March of that year. Finished in White with Blue fabric upholstery, it was been a long term project that was disassembled decades ago and is still awaiting a return to its former glory. Certainly an endeavor ripe for many winter nights (and weekend days), this 230 n is complete with much of it engine and other components, but is not quite a fully sorted project. Given the vast number of examples produced, parts are still available and may even be found among the treasures scattered across the fields at Hershey. A rare opportunity to acquire a Pre-WWII Mercedes-Benz, this 230 n 4-Door Limousine will no doubt be a lovely and enjoyable machine once completed.