Description
Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) - 1961 - carmine red roadster, supplied with hardtop
The roadster bearing the star, imported from France, in its finest red livery, hardtop included.
There are cars that seek to impress, and others that command respect without raising their voice. The 190 SL belongs to the latter category. The civilised younger sister to the 300 SL, it bears the same signature, the star, but it drives without ceremony. This example, first owner French, subsequently passed into a private collection in French-speaking Switzerland, where it has been preserved as a heritage piece.
Clear provenance
- Registered in 1961, imported from France, then preserved in a private collection in French-speaking Switzerland.
- Veteran vehicle, chassis the details below 1870 3.
- Carmine red exterior, black leather interior: the most elegant combination on this model.
What sets it apart
- The genuine 190 SL: M121 engine, 4-cylinder 1. 9-litre, twin Solex carburettors, 105 bhp, 4-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive.
- Supplied WITH its rigid hardtop in addition to the soft hood. Two cars in one: the roadster in summer, the coupé in winter.
- Original VDO instrumentation, steel wheels, two-seater roadster.
In complete transparency
- Non-running for approximately five years: recommissioning will be required. I'm stating this upfront, and the price reflects this.
- Mileage available on request, in the documentation.
Technical specification
- Model: Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121), 2-seater roadster, soft hood + hardtop
- Year: 1961 (first registration)
- Engine: M121, 4-cylinder, 1, 897 cc, twin Solex carburettors, 105 bhp (77 kW)
- Gearbox: 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
- Colour: carmine red, black leather interior
- Chassis number: the details below 1870 3
Information and complete documentation available on request, written enquiries preferred. Test drive after recommissioning and signature of a confidentiality agreement. Classic-Vintage-Car. ch acts as intermediary on behalf of the owner. Price negotiable.
