Mercedes Benz 190 SL W121 (1960)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 204 photos
  • Video including engine start
  • Paint thickness measurement
• Extensive restoration ca. 2006/2007; vehicle in top condition
• Appraisal from 2009 available, grade 1-
• Weber carburetor installed; original Solex carburetors included
• TÜV will be renewed upon sale

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1960
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 1.9-liter inline-four with 105 PS (77 kW)
• Transmission: Manual, 4-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Silver
• Interior: Dark blue leather
• TÜV will be renewed upon sale; H license plate included
• Features:
  • Dark blue fabric convertible top
  • Spoke wheels
  • Becker Europa radio
  • Clock
• The following modifications were made:
  • Conversion from US model to German model
  • Km speedometer installed since restoration
  • Weber carburetors instead of the original Solex carburetors; the Solex carburetors are included
  • Early-series bucket seats installed

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is silver
• The vehicle was restored around 2006/2007
• Accordingly, the body is in very good condition with only minimal patina
• Paint thickness according to the measurement report: Hood 983 to 1,730 µm, front left fender 359 µm, front right fender 299 µm, left door 526 µm, right door 641 µm, rear left fender 483 µm, rear right fender 383 µm, rear 839 µm
• The vehicle was kept in the garage at all times during the period it was out of service and was not driven in the rain
• There is no known rust

Interior

• Interior in dark blue leather
• The interior is in very well-maintained condition with only a slight patina
• It is equipped with bucket seats from the early production run of the 190 SL
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The SL is ready to drive, but is currently not registered
• The engine and transmission run flawlessly
• There are no known technical defects

History

Ownership History

• Registered in Germany since October 2009; no previous owners are listed in the German registration documents
• Odometer reading: approx. 10,190 km since restoration; total mileage is unknown

Service History

• Last service: Information to follow
• The SL underwent extensive restoration in 2006/2007

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• TÜV SÜD vehicle inspection report from 07/2020
• Kickdown test report on paint layer thicknesses

Summary

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) first registered in July 1960, imported from the U.S. and restored in 2006/2007. The 1.9-liter inline-four-cylinder engine produces 105 PS and runs on Weber carburetors; the original Solex carburetors are included. The vehicle was converted to German specifications and has covered approximately 10,190 km on the odometer since the restoration. Features include a dark blue fabric convertible top, spoked wheels, and a Becker Europa radio. The roadster has been registered in Germany since 2009 and has always been garaged. The TÜV inspection will be renewed upon sale. Of interest to enthusiasts of early SL models who are looking for a restored 190 SL.