Mercedes Benz 190 SL W121 (1961)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 194 photos
• Video including engine run
• Restored vehicle originally registered in Germany; work includes stripping and repainting the body, engine overhaul, and much more.
• Mileage of 26,916 km since restoration

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1961
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 1.9-liter four-cylinder with 105 PS (77 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid until 09/2026; H license plate
• Features:
• Retractable soft top
• Radio
• The following modifications have been made:
• Down-draft carburetor installed in 1990 (original carburetor still present)

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is white
• The body was completely sanded down and repainted
• No known scratches or stone chips; no known signs of rust
• Soft top replaced; interior side panels replaced; new windshield installed
• Tires have approximately 80% tread depth

Interior

• The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is equipped with black leather
• Interior is in very well-maintained condition with only slight patina
• Carpet replaced; radio included
• There are no known damages to the interior

Mechanics

• Road-ready and registered
• 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine with downdraft carburetor (installed in 1990); no issues with the carburetor system; original carburetor included
• The engine was overhauled during the restoration and reset to 0 km; the odometer reading reflects the mileage since restoration
• Brake system completely replaced
• Shock absorbers and springs replaced
• Exhaust system replaced
• Last service: September 2024

History

Ownership History

• 2014 to present: current owner
• 1983 to 2014: Previous owner (close acquaintance of the current owner; vehicle always very well maintained)
• Initial registration: Germany

Service History

• 1990 – Down-draft carburetor installed
• 09/2022 at approx. 26,635 km – Engine service
• 09/2024 at approx. 26,800 km – Engine service
• Under current owner’s care: Brake system completely replaced, new convertible top, exhaust system replaced, shock absorbers and springs replaced, interior side panels replaced, new carpet, new windshield, body completely sanded down and repainted

Documents

• German vehicle registration documents (Images 186 & 187)
• Invoices and restoration documentation
• Service records

Summary

For sale is a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) in white with black leather interior, first registered on November 9, 1961, in Germany. The vehicle has a mileage of 26,916 km and has been extensively restored: the body has been completely repainted, the engine has been overhauled, and the brake system, convertible top, exhaust system, shock absorbers, springs, and windshield have been replaced. It is registered with an “H” license plate. A downdraft carburetor installed in 1990 is in perfect working order; the original carburetor is included. From 1983 to 2014, the vehicle was owned by a close acquaintance of the current owner and was always very carefully maintained.