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Conceived as a more accessible, comfortable grand tourer sibling to the 300SL Gullwing, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL (W121) was produced from 1955 to 1963. It is an elegant luxury roadster featuring a 1.9-liter inline-four engine, delivering 105 bhp and a top speed of ~112 mph, only 25,881 units were ever built, primarily for worldwide markets. Renowned for its beautiful styling and incredible build quality, it remains a highly desirable and iconic classic car.

This stunning example was built in 1959 for the US market and brought to the UK by renowned 190SL specialists Redcastle Classics. Registered for the UK in 2019 by the owner of that famed company and put through an incredible restoration process. Meticulous time and detail has been put into this restoration. The chrome presents as new and , bodywork is fantastic. The chassis and engine bay are as near to factory fresh as you are likely to find. The jewel like interior a true thing of beauty and a wonderful place to be.

Finished in the achingly beautiful combination of  Petrolblau Metallic (DB-877) over Lipstick red leather (1079),  the colour suits the 190SL lines beautifully.  It really does set this roadster apart from those finished in more mundane hues.

If you have been looking for one of the very best available on the market today, rest assured you have found the one to bid on and hopefully make your own.

The metallic paintwork and red leather colourway of this 190SL is one of the most sought-after combinations for these cars. It is easy to see why. It sets off the chromework and detailing beautifully outside whilst the interior is almost jewel like in its detailing. Indeed the closer you look the more you appreciate the staggering condition that is on display here.

Many sports cars of this era are as fragile as they are beautiful, not so the 190SL. This is a Mercedes-Benz after all. The 1.9L M121 engine, good for 100bhp, is renowned for its durability.

The engine in this car was recently extensively rebuilt and you can tell as soon as you are on the open road. One could be fooled into thinking this was 1959 and you were collecting a new one from the factory!

The car has covered very few miles since its restoration,  the quality of which has to be seen to be believed. All is factory correct including the running in sticker on the windscreen!  The only variation from originality being fitment of more reliable Weber carburettors. The original pair of Solex units are included with the car if the buyer wishes to return it to standard.

Some cars are restored to impress, others to sell, this example has been brought back to an incredible standard by a master restorer for himself. The pride taken and attention to detail makes all the difference. If you have always coveted a Mercedes-Benz roadster to invest in and enjoy - look no further you have found the very best.

 

** Interested parties should note this lot is currently on view near Winchester, Hampshire. Vehicles must be collected by 28th March 2026 (subject to payment of the lots). From 28th March, vehicle storage charges apply to the buyer. 

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