1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster
- Engine
- 1.9L SOHC inline-four, 105 bhp
- Colour
- Silver over red interior
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was introduced in 1955 as a more accessible and refined alternative to the 300 SL, sharing its styling language but riding on a shortened W120 platform and targeting a broader market at roughly half the price. This particular example was acquired by its consignor in 2002 in original unrestored condition and subsequently underwent a thorough, well-documented long-term restoration. Finished in silver with red upholstery, it has covered minimal distance since completion and retains its original Becker radio, tool roll, and jack.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €112,000 (≈ $123K)
- 2002 →Acquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Purchased in unrestored original condition; underwent a lengthy comprehensive restoration with photographic documentation; seldom driven after restoration, accumulating only 500 km.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive, long-term restoration was carried out after the car was acquired in 2002 in its original unrestored state. The work was extensively documented with photographs, and the finished result shows high quality craftsmanship throughout.
Post-restoration mileage stands at approximately 500 kilometres. Car retains its original Becker radio, Mercedes-Benz tool roll with tools, and jack.
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