MERCEDES BENZ 230 CABRIOLET B – 1938

PRE-WAR ICON

Crafted in the twilight ofEurope’s golden motoring age, the Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet B is a rare andelegant survivor. Produced between 1937–1941 under factory code W143, thistwo-door, four-seat cabriolet features reverse-opening doors and timeless proportions.It represents a fully authentic, investment-grade classic with its matchingchassis and engine numbers. Being the only known example in Turkey, it standsas a museum-grade artifact of automotive history.

Restored to museum standards,it embodies the Arthill Garage philosophy: authenticity, precision, anduncompromising craftsmanship.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The Type 230 was Mercedes-Benz’sflagship mid-size luxury model before WWII. Offered in seven body stylesincluding Limousine (Sedan–Pullman), Cabriolet (A–B–D), Landaulet, andTourenwagen, the Cabriolet B remains one of the rarest and most elegant. Its design,engineering, and limited production make it a blue-chip acquisition for seriouscollectors.

DESIGN THAT DEFINES AN ERA

A timeless silhouette where every detail reflects Mercedes-Benz’spre-war design philosophy: understated luxury, mechanical purity, and timelessform.

• Reverse-opening doors
• Period-correct detailing
• Concours-level paintwork and trim
• Factory-accurate proportions
• Elegant cabriolet roofline
• Period-correct chrome and trim

Every element reflects the purityof pre-war German automotive design.

PERFORMANCE & SPECIFICATIONS

Smooth, stately, and mechanicallyauthentic.

• Engine             : 2.2L Inline-6
• Power              : 55 hp
• Top Speed        : 115 km/h
• Transmission   : 3-speed manual transmission
• Length             : 4,400 mm
• Width              : 1,370 mm
• Matching chassis and engine numbers

RESTORATION STANDARD

This example has undergone acomprehensive, museum‑standard restoration, executed to the highest ArthillGarage benchmark and returning it to its original factory specification. Everymechanical, cosmetic, and structural component has been refurbished or rebuiltwith meticulous attention to authenticity:

• Full mechanical and cosmetic rebuild
• Authentic materials and period‑correct components
• Interior restored to original factory specification
• Museum‑grade detailing throughout
• Documented provenance

The result is a collector‑gradeautomobile suitable for concours display or private museum placement.

PROVENANCE

Produced between 1937 and 1941for a limited quantity of 20,336, the Mercedes Benz Type 230, is one of thebrand’s pre-war models.

Its limited production andcabriolet configuration make it one of the most sought‑after German classics inthe world.

This example is the only knownexample in Turkey and is recognized as one of the standout entries in theTurkish Classic Automobile Inventory, preserved with exceptional care andauthenticity.

COLLECTOR’S SUMMARY

A rare, impeccably restored 1938Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet B, representing the finest of pre-war Germanengineering.

• Limited production
• Iconic design
• Numbers-matching authenticity
• Investment-grade condition