ICM 1/35 35543 Typ 320 (W142) Cabriolet B, German Passenger Car
Markings Typ 320 (W142) Cabriolet B, Province of Brandenburg, late 1930s Typ 320 (W142) Cabriolet B, Province of Hanover, late 1930s Typ 320 (W142) Cabriolet B, State District Upper Bavaria, late 1930s Typ 320 (W142) Cabriolet B, Berlin, late 1930s Typ 320 (W142) Cabriolet B, Thuringia, late 1930s Model size (length x height) 141 x 44 mm
The Mercedes-Benz 320 (W142), a passenger car developed by Daimler-Benz AG, began production in 1937. The car was equipped with a six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 3.2 or 3.4 liters and a power output of 78 horsepower. It featured independent suspension and hydraulic brakes on both the front and rear. This elegant and respectable model was produced with either a short or long wheelbase, and it came in various body styles. The Cabriolet body variant was available in the long wheelbase version. The four-seater variant of this version had two doors and four side windows and was designated as the Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B. The car’s roof was soft and could be folded to provide protection from the elements. Among the six-cylinder versions, the Mercedes-Benz 320 (W142) was the most prestigious, with a chassis cost of 6,500 Reichsmarks, and the finished cars priced between 8,950 and 14,300 Reichsmarks.