Mercedes Benz 190 SL W121 (1962)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 119 photos
• Very rare color combination: Horizon Blue with red leather
• Extensively restored vehicle; €70,000 was invested in the restoration. Among other things: repainted, new carburetors, interior refurbished, electrical system refurbished, new convertible top, and much more.
• Owned by the current owner since 1991; first registered in Germany
• Last service: 06/2026

Facts & Specifications

• First registration: 1962
• Country of first registration: Germany
• Engine: 1.9-liter inline-four with 105 PS (77 kW)
• Transmission: Manual, 4-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Horizon Blue 304
• Interior: Leather, red
• TÜV valid until 06/2027, H license plate
• Features:
  • Dark blue fabric convertible top
  • Red leather interior
  • Red floor mats
  • Ivory steering wheel with horn ring
  • Original clock
  • Radio
  • Whitewall tires
  • Wheel covers in body color
  • Whip antenna
  • Spare tire

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Horizon Blue 304
• The vehicle has been completely repainted
• There is no known accident damage
• The body is in extremely good, nearly like-new condition with only minimal signs of wear
• There are no known defects in the body or rust
• The convertible top has been replaced

Interior

• Red leather
• The interior is in excellent, nearly like-new condition with only minimal signs of wear; it has been completely restored
• All features are fully functional
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately but is currently not registered
• The engine runs flawlessly; it is not the original engine
• The carburetors and electrical system have been replaced
• The transmission shifts smoothly
• There are no known technical defects
• Last maintenance: 06/2026

History

Ownership History

• 1991 to present: Current owner
• According to the seller, 5 owners in total
• Initial registration in Germany
• Mileage cannot be verified

Service History

• 06/2026: Last service
• Completely disassembled and rebuilt with new paint, new leather interior, new carburetors, new electrical system, new tires, and a new convertible top; approximately 70,000 euros invested
• No service record book available

Summary

For sale is a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) in rare Horizon Blue with red leather interior. This German-registered vehicle has undergone extensive restoration. The paint, leather interior, carburetors, electrical system, tires, and convertible top were all replaced, with total investment amounting to approximately 70,000 euros. The body and interior are in extremely good, nearly like-new condition. The engine is not original but runs flawlessly. There are no known technical defects. The vehicle inspection is valid through June 2027, and the last service was performed in June 2026. The 190 SL is ideal for buyers seeking a restored roadster in a rare color combination and with a German first registration.