When Mercedes-Benz introduced the new Typ 170 V at the 1936 International Motor and Motorcycle Show in Berlin, it offered the vehicle in a few body shapes, and the most important was the sedan version.

In 1936, at the International Motor and Motorcycle Show in Berlin, Mercedes-Benz showed the 170 V, 170 H, and 260 D lineups. The 170 V was an important model in the company's heritage.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 170 V series at the 1936 International Motor and Motorcycle Show in Berlin and offered it in a wide range of bodyworks, including a four-seat convertible named Cabriolet B.

Mercedes-Benz introduced the Typ 170 range in 1931 and helped the German carmaker survive the Great Depression.

In the early 30s, the world struggled with the Great Depression that crumbled companies and individuals, and Mercedes-Benz found a clever solution to thrive: a popular vehicle.