The W37 170S represented Mercedes-Benz's carefully engineered return to civilian automobile manufacturing in post-war Germany.
Development began in 1947 as engineers refined pre-war 170V technology with improved efficiency and modern features for the emerging European market.
Production commenced in 1949 with the Stuttgart plant gradually ramping capacity to meet strong demand from businesses and affluent families across Europe.
Manufacturing concluded in 1952 as the W37 transitioned to the W180 series with enhanced styling and performance characteristics.
Production timeline
- 1949Production begins
- 1952Production ends
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