Mercedes Benz W121 190 SL (1962)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W121 190 SL Cabriolet from 1962 in the color cream white with a red leather interior.

Highlights:

• Classic, beautiful color combination
• First delivery to the USA, accident-free with H license plate
• Three owners in Germany
• The car was extensively restored after being imported to Germany, including work on the body and engine, the soft top was renewed and the brakes and axles were overhauled
• Extensive documentation with invoices for the work carried out
• In the last 10 years, maintenance work has been carried out privately by a Mercedes master mechanic

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1962
• First registration: USA, 07/1962
• Location: 73770 Denkendorf, Germany
• Number of owners: 3 in Germany (first imported to Germany by a doctor in 1995, owned by an elderly lady since 2015)
• Accident-free
• Licensed
• H license plate
• TÜV new until 02/2027
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was produced from 1955 to 1963 as a stylish and more affordable alternative to the 300 SL. With its 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine and elegant body, it offered a mixture of sportiness and comfort. Available as a convertible or with a hardtop, it enjoyed great popularity. After around 25,800 units had been built, the 190 SL was replaced by the 230 SL "Pagoda" in 1963 and is now one of the most sought-after Mercedes-Benz classics.

The facts

Exterior & interior

• Exterior color: cream white
• Interior: red leather upholstery
• Black soft top
• Repainting: cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission

• 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine with 105 hp (77 kW)
• Manual gearbox
• Last service: 2023

Mileage

• Mileage: 23,878 mi (read off)
• Mileage traceable: Partial
• No checkbook

Documentation

• Vehicle documents available
• Various invoices for work carried out

Tires, bodywork, underbody

• Tires: good tread, but already older
• Bodywork: good condition with some signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition - slight rust film
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• Signs of use commensurate with age, both inside and outside
• Windshield wiper bracket needs to be replaced (worn)
• Rubber bearing on the gearshift should be replaced, as the lever has a long shift travel
• Rear bumper with several dents
• Bodywork with minor signs of wear
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary of the car

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 190 SL from 1962, which was originally delivered to the USA and imported to Germany in 1995. The vehicle is currently in third hand and was driven by a doctor until 2015, then by an elderly lady until 2024. The car is accident-free and was extensively restored after its import to Germany. The MOT is valid until February 2027 and an H license plate is available. The service history is well documented by invoices. In short, a stylish roadster in a classic color combination is up for auction here, offering itself as a ready-to-drive classic for enthusiasts and collectors.