1958 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL LHD W121
£159,995
1.9
Engine Size
Manual
Transmission
Petrol
Fuel Type
585
Mileage
Finished in Anthracite Grey metallic, featuring a full Red leather interior, this exceptionally well-kept, matching numbers Mercedes-Benz 190SL LHD is offered in immaculate condition and having covered only 585 miles since restoration. The car comes with a meticulous and detailed history file including the original owner’s manual and invoices, tracking it all the way from the US where it was originally bought, to the UK.
Originally delivered to the first owner in the Rockefeller Centre, New York on 24/11/1958, the car was purchased by the owner on 04/08/1989 through an importer to the UK, where the car underwent significant work to the bodywork, engine and gearbox.
The previous owner acquired the car in 2014, at which point a full restoration was carried out from 2015 to 2023, at an estimated total cost of over £150,000, carried out by Redcastle Classics and Lux Classics. Including a full engine rebuild at the cost of some £41,000 in 2016. During this time, the colour of the car was changed from the original White Grey to Anthracite Grey metallic. However, the original interior colour, red, has been preserved. More recently in 2023, approximately £25,000 was spent on post-restoration refinements, including the replacement of the Weber carburettors with original Solex PHH44 carburettors for greater authenticity. These are much rarer and require specialist knowledge to fit.
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The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is one of the marque’s most iconic and beautifully proportioned sports roadsters - a car that perfectly captured the glamour and sophistication of its era. Sharing its design DNA with the legendary 300SL Gullwing, the 190SL combined timeless styling with everyday usability, establishing itself as one of the most desirable open-top tourers of its time.
Powered by a 1.9-litre inline-four engine derived from the 300SL’s straight-six and paired with a four-speed manual gearbox, the 190SL offered refined yet engaging performance, blending long-distance comfort with the engineering precision for which Mercedes-Benz became renowned. Its graceful lines, elegant chrome detailing and beautifully appointed cabin continue to define it as a masterpiece of 1950s automotive design.
This particular example is presented in exceptional condition, finished in Anthracite Grey metallic over red leather, and has been meticulously restored to an outstanding standard. With its combination of elegance, craftsmanship and enduring collectability, the 190SL remains one of Mercedes-Benz’s most celebrated and sought-after classics - a symbol of timeless design and effortless sophistication.
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