 |  |
1931 Mercedes-Benz 370 S news, pictures, and information | ||
| Tweet | ||
 |  | Sport Cabriolet |
The Mercedes-Benz 370 S Mannheim Sport Cabriolet was built between 1931 and 1933. Its long bonnet and short tail with twin spare wheels mounted at the rear give the impression of a compact SSK. Only 183 370 S Mannheims were built, all of which were Cabriolets or Roadsters, and they attracted an impressive clientele, including race driver Rudolf Caracciola.
| Mercedes-Benz wins Best of Show title at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance | |
 | • A Mercedes-Benz Saoutchik S Type receives the coveted award • Originally delivered in 1928 • Seventh Best of Show title for Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart – A Mercedes-Benz Saoutchik S Type has won this year's Best of Show title at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The car, whose 'torpedo' bodywork with low windscreen was designed by French coachbuilder Jacques Saoutchik, captured the hearts of the judges, who named it the finest vehicle on display at the prestigious event. The...[Read more...] |
| Mercedes-Benz Classic at the 2012 Grossglockner Grand Prix | |
 | • Revival of the mountain race from the 1930s • Mercedes-Benz SSK and W 125 at the start • 92 bends, 14 hairpins, 15 kilometres and a 1300-metre altitude difference The Grossglockner mountain race was one of the most prestigious motor sports events of the 1930s. This year it will be revived with the 2012 Grossglockner Grand Prix to be held from 20 to 22 September 2012 and Mercedes-Benz will be there with some famous cars. In 1938, the brand took part for the first time. As a classic c...[Read more...] |
| Home again: the last Auto Union Type D twin-supercharger Silver Arrow returns to Audi | |
 | • Audi Tradition buys back the second 'Karassik restoration' car • Auto Union Type D built in 1939, then lost in the USSR for many years • Thomas Frank, Head of Audi Tradition: 'One of the most emotional moments in our heritage work for AUDI AG' 'This is one of the most emotional moments in our heritage work for AUDI AG – we have come full circle,' says Thomas Frank, Head of Audi Tradition. A few weeks ago, the car manufacturer was able to repurchase an extremely rare...[Read more...] |
| Lost Mercedes - Surfaces At Bonhams | |
 | One owner, unrestored, supercharged 'S' Type Mercedes to be sold by Bonhams at Goodwood Revival this autumn One of the greatest and most important motor car finds of the last decade, the 'Lost Mercedes' is to be offered at Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale on Saturday 15th September 2012. Bonhams announced today that it has been commissioned to sell a recently discovered 1928 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 'S' Type Sports Tourer which almost without precedent for motor cars of this type and d...[Read more...] |
| 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Rise of Two Counts | |
 | The 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans would end up being the darkest day in all of motorsport when Pierre Levegh launched off the back of Lance Macklin's Austin-Healey and crashed into a barrier sending large portions of the car flying through the air acting like guillotines to the record crowd crammed along the main straight. It would be estimated that more than eighty would lose their life as a result, scores more would be severely injured. Yet, despite the graphic horror of the event the race would co...[Read more...] |
 1931
Mercedes-Benz
models |
| Mercedes-Benz 770K |
| Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport II |
| Similar Automakers | |
| Audi | BMW |
| Infiniti | Jaguar |
| Land Rover | Lexus |
| Similarly Sized Vehicles from 1931 |
| Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza |
| Bentley 4.5-Liter |
| Bentley 4.5-Liter Blower |
| Lagonda Low Chassis Two-Litre |
| Mercedes-Benz SSK Sport II |
| Mercedes-Benz: 1931-1940 |
| Similar Automakers |
| Other models by Mercedes-Benz |
| Manufacturer Website |
| Related Articles and Event Coverage |
| 61st Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
