Highlights
- Unrestored, highly original 190SL, matching numbers
- Retains factory Fire Engine Red (534) paint with black interior
- All original parts, including two Solex carburettors
- Superb candidate for restoration
- US import with duties paid and French FFVE certificate, ready to register in all EU countries.
The Appeal
Offering the styling and general feel of the legendary 300SL at a more accessible price point. This example from 1960 represents a rare opportunity to acquire an unrestored, completely original 190SL that has been imported from the United States.
Finished in its factory Fire Engine Red (534) colour with a black interior, this vehicle reportedly retains all of its original parts, making it an ideal candidate for a sympathetic restoration. With its original Solex carburettors, functional gauges, and interior components in good condition, this 190SL offers a solid foundation for someone looking to bring a piece of Mercedes-Benz history back to its former glory.
Finished in its factory Fire Engine Red (534) colour with a black interior, this vehicle reportedly retains all of its original parts, making it an ideal candidate for a sympathetic restoration. With its original Solex carburettors, functional gauges, and interior components in good condition, this 190SL offers a solid foundation for someone looking to bring a piece of Mercedes-Benz history back to its former glory.
History and Paperwork
- Left-hand drive example imported from the United States
- Custom duties paid, FFVE certificate available
- Painted in its factory Fire Engine Red (534) colour with black interior
- Limited information available on the vehicle's maintenance history, we are told
- With all its original parts, it's a superb candidate for a sympathetic restoration project
- Matching numbers
The Condition
- Being unrestored and original, traces of corrosion are visible
- Bodywork repair is reportedly needed to restore the vehicle
- Interior is in its original configuration and in good general condition
- Normal wear on leather and controls
- Gauges and various controls are functional
- Floor carpets and door panels are in good condition
- Seats do not appear excessively worn or damaged
- Features an 'ivory' two-spoke steering wheel and a Kienzle clock
- Comes with a jack, a new black convertible top, and a tool kit
- Chrome bumpers and a spare wheel in good order for their age
- Features the correct body-coloured Mercedes-Benz hubcaps
The Mechanics
- 1.9-litre (1,897cc) four-cylinder petrol
- Retains its original two Solex carburettors
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine reportedly starts well and maintains a steady idle
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