1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster
- Engine
- 1.9L inline-four, 120 bhp
- Colour
- Medium Blue (DB350) with black cabriolet roof
A 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster (W121) finished in factory Medium Blue (DB350) with a black cabriolet roof and Aero Gray interior. The car underwent a thorough, documented concours-level restoration in Europe, during which the engine was fully rebuilt using period-correct German components and the leather interior was crafted by Sig Vigilia. Accompanied by a Mercedes-Benz Classic Center data card, photographic restoration records, a complete tool kit, owner's manual, and a fitted leather luggage set.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$184,800
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2018Service
Comprehensive mechanical service carried out in the spring of 2018 to prepare the car for road use.
- —Engine rebuild
Engine completely overhauled and rebuilt using authentic German replacement parts as part of the broader restoration programme.
- —Restoration
Full concours-level restoration carried out in Europe, encompassing bodywork refinished in factory-correct Medium Blue, new black cabriolet roof, and a bespoke Aero Gray leather interior. Supported by a comprehensive binder of before-and-after photographs and associated receipts.
Interior leather work attributed to Sig Vigilia. Mercedes-Benz Classic Center data card confirms original specification, numbers, and colours.
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