The non-armor plated version was ordered in 1939-40 by the Reich's government for use in the motor pool, hence the IA designation for Berlin. In 1944-45 it was brought to the factory in Stuttgart for an overhaul, where it was requisitioned by the French occupation forces for use as a general's car. Later, it was restored as part of a larger collection and, in 2005, was repatriated to Germany.

A total of 88 units of the Type 770K were produced between the years 1938 and 1943. Of those, 46 were configured as open touring cars, and some few of them were even armor-plated.

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1988 California version 260E (W124)
Anthracite Grey/Palomino
Owned since new and still going strong and smooth
MBCA member

Past Mercedes-Benz:
1986 190E Baby Benz
1967 230 Inherited from mom when she downsized
1959 220S Introduced me to the joys of keepin' 'em goin'

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