Mercedes Benz 190 SL W121 (1960)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 187 photos
• Fully restored vehicle; the odometer was reset to 0 in 2015 after the car was restored to like-new condition. Only 440 kilometers driven since then
• Appraisal report from 2024 with a grade of 1 available
• German first registration
• H license plate

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1960
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 1.9-liter inline-four with 105 PS (77 kW)
• Transmission: Four-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Black
• Interior: Red leather
• TÜV valid until 2026, H license plate
• Features:
  • Red fabric convertible top
  • Red leather interior
  • Light-colored steering wheel with chrome horn ring
  • Radio
  • Clock in the dashboard
  • Whitewall tires
  • Chrome hubcaps

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is black
• The vehicle was completely repainted after the body was rebuilt
• According to the seller, there is no known accident damage
• The body is in extremely good, nearly like-new condition, with virtually no signs of wear
• No known defects on the body

Interior

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

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready and registered
• The engine is original and runs flawlessly
• The transmission shifts smoothly
• The mechanical components have been completely restored
• There are no known technical defects

History

Ownership History

• Current owner since 2015
• At the time of purchase in 2015, the vehicle had been completely restored and the odometer reading was zero
• Total number of owners unknown
• Initial registration: Germany

Documents

German vehicle registration documents

Appraisal report with a grade of 1

Summary

For sale is a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) with initial registration in Germany. It is powered by a 1.9-liter inline-four engine producing 105 PS, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The vehicle has undergone an extensive full restoration, and the odometer was reset to 0; since then, it has been driven only 440 kilometers. The body is in extremely good, nearly mint condition. A 2024 appraisal report gives it a grade of 1. There are no known instances of rust or technical defects, and all equipment is fully functional. The roadster is registered, has a TÜV inspection valid through 2026, and bears an “H” license plate. The vehicle is intended for collectors seeking a fully restored 190 SL.