1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster

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Engine: 1.9L inline-four with twin Solex 44 PHH carburetors
Colour: Fire engine red (DB534)

A 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL roadster, finished in its original feuerwehrrot (DB534) red and extensively restored to a high standard while in a significant private sports car collection. The car retains its matching engine and chassis numbers per factory records, its original twin Solex carburetors and ancillaries, and period-correct factory accessories including fog lights, bumper guards, whitewall tyres, and a Becker Europa radio. Interior appointments include grey leather, Plexiglas sun visors, and a set of matching fitted luggage.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Estimate US$150,000 – US$175,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Significant sports car collection
partial documentation
The vehicle resided in a notable private collection of important sports cars for an extended period, during which a high-quality restoration was carried out.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out to a high standard while the car was part of a significant private collection. Work encompassed bodywork finished in original feuerwehrrot, correctly painted undercarriage in grey and satin black, correct interior trim in grey leather with Plexiglas sun visors, and engine bay detailing with authentic decals, labels, and hose clamps.
Post-restoration use has been careful and the car is described as remaining in notably fresh condition. A discrepancy exists between the stamped body number and the data card figure, though engine and chassis numbers correspond to factory records.

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