1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

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Engine: 1.9L inline-four, 120 bhp
Colour: Light metallic blue (DB 356)

A 1955–1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL roadster, this matching-numbers California car has had only three private owners throughout its life. Following a comprehensive frame-off restoration by Titan Restoration, it is presented in factory-correct Light Metallic Blue (DB 356) over a Parchment leather interior. Rare original accessories including a functioning wind-up clock, tools, and owner's books accompany the car, which has accumulated minimal mileage since the restoration was completed.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$134,400
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
First California private owner
partial documentation
One of three total private owners, all based in California throughout the car's life.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Second California private owner
partial documentation
Car remained in California; part of an unbroken three-owner California history.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Third California private owner
partial documentation
Current consignor; commissioned a thorough frame-off restoration by Titan Restoration specialists, after which the car has seen minimal use.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Titan Restoration
Complete frame-off restoration carried out to a high standard; car refinished in its original Light Metallic Blue (DB 356) paint with a Parchment leather interior re-trim.
Described as a comprehensive rebuild; low mileage recorded since work was finished.

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