1961 | Mercedes-Benz 190SL

This numbers-matching 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL arrives in Red over Black leather. Beautifully restored in Europe, meticulous attention to detail benefits its flowing contours. This French-market roadster's registration has been transferred to a clean New Jersey dealer title. Beneath its Black soft top, a White steering wheel and shift knob accent the picture-perfect cabin. Body color dashboard, VDO instrumentation & dash clock, plus a Becker Europa radio pair with gleaming brightwork for truly stunning presentation.

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Comprehensive craftsmanship is evident tip to tail. Leaving no stone unturned, body and chassis components display remarkable finishes, while the car’s 1.9L power plant and 4-speed manual transmission benefit from full rebuilds. Twin Solex carburetors, finned brake drums, and painted steel wheels wrapped in Michelin ZX whitewall tires connect precise inputs to the road. 511km are indicated by the odometer (~317mi), reflecting mileage covered since restoration. Included accessories extend to Black fitted luggage, hardcover documentation of the restoration, tool kit/jack, and a full-size matching spare.

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1954’s New York International Motor Sports Show marked Mercedes-Benz’s return to the fore of aspirational motoring. Alongside its competition-proven 300SL, the manufacturer debuted the 190SL roadster to wide acclaim with unparalleled luxury and refinement for a sports car of the era. Monocoque construction, a novel rear suspension design, and vogue styling positioned the 190 as a clear winner in its class.

• Chassis Nr. 121040-10-019965
• Body Nr. A121040-10-02642
• Motor Nr. 121.921-10-020102
• Transmission Nr. 121040-10-019965

• Red exterior paint
• Black leather interior
• 1.9L inline-4 SOHC engine
• 4-speed manual transmission
• Independent suspension
• VDO instrumentation w/dash clock
• Becker Europa radio
• Black fabric convertible top
• Sun visors in leather
• White steering wheel and shift knob

• Records from French importation
• Service records from current ownership & restoration
• Hardcover documentation of the restoration
• Seller's disclosure