The Mercedes-Benz W143 230 emerged as the company's answer to refined luxury motoring in the late 1930s.
Development of the W143 began in 1936, utilizing lessons learned from the W138 while incorporating modern suspension and braking technology.
The 230 debuted in 1938 as part of Mercedes-Benz's comprehensive model lineup, offering sophistication and reliability to affluent European buyers.
Production concluded in 1943 as World War II disrupted automotive manufacturing throughout Europe, making the W143 one of the last pre-war Mercedes models built.
Production timeline
- 1938Introduction
- 1943Production ends
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