Mercedes Benz 190 SL (1956)
Mercedes 190SL (1956), very well-kept condition, 3rd hand, original bucket seats
Overview
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Highlights and general information
For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 190 SL from 1956 in the color silver with a blue leather interior.
Highlights:
- Very well-kept condition
- Classic color combination
- Original Mercedes bucket seats (these are the seats from the 300SL, which were only installed in the 190SL in the first 12 months of production)
- Investment of approx. 15,000 € by the current owner
General information about the vehicle:
- Year of construction: 1956
- First registration: USA
- Location: 76646 Bruchsal, Germany
- Number of owners: 3
- Accident-free in current ownership
- Not registered
- H license plate
- Currently without TÜV - TÜV can be renewed for an additional charge
- Immediately ready to drive, but currently not registered
Model history
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was developed as a stylish and comfortable alternative to the 300 SL and combined elegant design with technology suitable for everyday use. Produced from 1955 to 1963, it became a symbol of the economic upswing and is today a cherished classic that represents the charm and engineering skills of the 1950s. The combination of sporty looks and solid Mercedes quality make the 190 SL a coveted collector's vehicle even today.
The facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Silver
- Interior: Blue with original Mercedes bucket seats
- Partially repainted according to the owner
Engine and transmission:
- 1.9-liter four-cylinder in-line engine with 105 hp
- Manual gearbox
Mileage:
- 10,339 mi (read off)
- Partially traceable
Documentation:
- Vehicle documents
- No checkbook available
Tires, brakes, body & underbody:
- Tires: good tread, but already older
- Body: good condition with only a few small signs of wear
- Underbody: good condition without rust
Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further insight into the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects:
- No specific defects indicated
Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.
Summary:
For sale is a very elegant and well-preserved 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL in silver with blue interior and original bucket seats from Mercedes. The vehicle has always been well maintained and the current owner has invested around €15,000 in it. The car is currently not registered, but has an H license plate and offers an excellent opportunity for lovers of classic Mercedes roadsters.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available



Comments of this past auction
Technik: Der Mercedes-Benz W 121 B II (Verkaufsbezeichnung Mercedes-Benz 190 SL) ist ein Sportwagen von Daimler-Benz, der von 1955 bis 1963 als Roadster (wahlweise auch mit Coupédach erhältlich) angeboten wurde. Da eine Benzin-Einspritzung aus Kostengründen von der Unternehmensleitung noch verworfen wurde, boten sich verschiedene Vergaser-Alternativen von SU (Skinner Union) aus Großbritannien, des italienischen Unternehmens Carburatori Weber und der Deutschen-Vergaser-Gesellschaft (Pierburg GmbH/Solex-Vergaser) an. Nach mehreren Testreihen und dank freundschaftlicher Beziehungen zwischen den Vorständen von Daimler-Benz und Pierburg wurden in den Serienfahrzeugen je zwei Solex-Flachstrom-Registervergaser eingebaut. Diese Entscheidung führte zu einem der wenigen Schwachpunkte des 190 SL, der sich im Lauf der Jahre herausstellte. Oft schlugen die Drosselklappenwellen der Solex-Vergaser mit der Zeit aus; dadurch ließ sich der Motorlauf nicht mehr exakt einstellen. Ebenso waren damit ein Leistungsabfall und ein schwer justierbarer Leerlauf des Motors verbunden. Die notwendige Vergaser-Überholung war und ist ein kostspieliges Unterfangen. Bei vielen Gebrauchtfahrzeugen (insbesondere bei USA-Reimport-Wagen) wurden nachträglich die weniger anfälligen italienischen Weber-Vergaser eingebaut. LG Tom