MERCEDES BENZ A320 – W142 PROTOTYPE
A rare and beautiful left hand drive Mercedes-Benz W142 A320 Cabriolet, believed to be the only example built, is certain to attract International interest from collectors. The imposing 5.5 metre long car was originally built by the factory around 1948 as a design study for a future luxury cabriolet model. The evolution of a single overhead camshaft engine and other technical developments that materialised in the A300 (Adenauer) saloon of 1950 rendered the cabriolet design study redundant and the vehicle was found in Indonesia. As the company then had only just recommenced production after the devastation of World War II, the vehicle employed the 59kW side-valve engine and a number of other mechanical components from the last of the 142 inch long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz luxury cars manufactured from 1937 until hostilities and factory damage halted production in 1942.
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During the fourteen months restoration of the black Mercedes Benz 190SL, Stanley Marthin had successfully minimized the cost by restoring most parts down to its details instead of replacing them with a new one. As an example, the Mercedes Benz word and logo were only restored in their original, and thus helped reduce the cost by almost 300 million in Indonesian rupiah altogether. Through a long process of engine, interior, bodyworks and chasis restoration, the vehicle has been restored fully to its peak condition, both visually and technically.Marthin admitted that it was a tough process to restore the car, as it carried a rich classical value with its signature curvy countour on the exterior. However, his commitment and high level of craftmanship brought the car back to its fullest condition with fresh black paints, beautifully crafted brown leather seats and interior, as well as a restored full power engine. Resources: |
MERCEDES BENZ A320 – W142 PROTOTYPE
A rare and beautiful left hand drive Mercedes-Benz W142 A320 Cabriolet, believed to be the only example built, is certain to attract International interest from collectors. The imposing 5.5 metre long car was originally built by the factory around 1948 as a design study for a future luxury cabriolet model. The evolution of a single overhead camshaft engine and other technical developments that materialised in the A300 (Adenauer) saloon of 1950 rendered the cabriolet design study redundant and the vehicle was found in Indonesia. As the company then had only just recommenced production after the devastation of World War II, the vehicle employed the 59kW side-valve engine and a number of other mechanical components from the last of the 142 inch long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz luxury cars manufactured from 1937 until hostilities and factory damage halted production in 1942.
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During the fourteen months restoration of the black Mercedes Benz 190SL, Stanley Marthin had successfully minimized the cost by restoring most parts down to its details instead of replacing them with a new one. As an example, the Mercedes Benz word and logo were only restored in their original, and thus helped reduce the cost by almost 300 million in Indonesian rupiah altogether. Through a long process of engine, interior, bodyworks and chasis restoration, the vehicle has been restored fully to its peak condition, both visually and technically.Marthin admitted that it was a tough process to restore the car, as it carried a rich classical value with its signature curvy countour on the exterior. However, his commitment and high level of craftmanship brought the car back to its fullest condition with fresh black paints, beautifully crafted brown leather seats and interior, as well as a restored full power engine. Resources: |