1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
A right-hand drive 1955-series Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, one of an estimated 562 built for the British market, first registered in the UK during the summer of 1959. Rare in its domestic specification, the car spent several decades in a private collection assembled by a widely travelled business collector, during which time it received a mechanical overhaul and bodywork restoration. It is offered from a deceased estate after approximately 34 years in single ownership.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £72,500 (≈ $91K)
- Date unknownPrivate saleDeceased private collector and businessmanpartial documentation
A widely travelled businessman and motoring enthusiast who assembled an eclectic international collection of significant classic cars. This 190 SL was sourced in the UK during the late 1980s and held until the owner's death, a tenure of roughly 34 years. The car underwent mechanical and bodywork restoration during this period.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuild
The engine and numerous other mechanical components appear to have been overhauled or rebuilt; the car starts readily and runs well.
Work carried out during the collecting period, broadly from the late 1980s onward; precise dates not recorded in the catalogue.
- —Bodywork
A bodywork and paintwork restoration was completed, resulting in fresh paint and well-fitted panels; the soft-top hood and hardtop also present in good order.
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