1938 Mercedes-Benz W136 (Mercedes-Benz 170V, burgundy, classic)

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Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: W136
Variant: Mercedes-Benz 170V W136
Year: 1938
Decade: 1930s
Colour: Burgundy
Types: Classic Vintage/Pre-war

This catalogue entry records a 1938 Mercedes-Benz W136 Mercedes-Benz 170V in burgundy from the 1930s.

The 1938 Mercedes-Benz W136 Mercedes-Benz 170V in burgundy is filed under Classic and Vintage/Pre-war, within the 1930s picture cars.

1930s on screen

Thirties cars can help connect a character to a suburban home or a rural address, but the setting should not imply a biography for the vehicle. Plate styling should follow the chosen period rather than a broad vintage look, especially when the camera holds on a front or rear detail. The space between a passenger and a waiting car can be useful dramatic ground, allowing a departure to unfold before anyone actually steps inside.

Possible roles in a production

A pre-war vehicle can support a researched historical arrival, with costume and luggage helping the journey belong to the place and date of the script. For present-day portraits, vintage vehicles can contrast with clothing or location, without suggesting a particular owner, provenance or previous screen use for this listing. Entrances in long coats or formal clothing deserve rehearsal with the supplied vintage car, rather than expecting performers to adapt during the first take.

About this listing

Our Classic and Vintage/Pre-war categories include this 1938 Mercedes-Benz W136 Mercedes-Benz 170V W136 in burgundy. The total recorded for Mercedes-Benz W136 is 1 entry. No other year is recorded among the dated listings of this model: they show 1938. You can compare this entry with 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, then look across 47 cars from the 1930s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1938 Mercedes-Benz W136 in burgundy for filming?

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Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this Mercedes-Benz W136 isn't available?

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Can it be driven on camera?

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