1955 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Fully restored
$290,621
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1955 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Fully restored
$290,621
1955 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Fully restored
$290,621
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Private seller
Description
Description
An outstanding example of the iconic Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, delivered new in Paris in November 1955 and benefiting from a rare and well-documented ownership history.
This car has undergone a comprehensive, no-expense-spared restoration totaling approximately 3000 hours, carried out with a focus on authenticity, craftsmanship, and long-term reliability.
** Provenance**
- Delivered new in Paris, France (November 1955)
- Known ownership history
- Highly traceable and documented example
Restoration
A meticulous, full restoration including:
- Fully rebuilt 190 SL engine (second generation unit )
- Rebuilt rear axle and front suspension
- Entire braking system renewed
- Complete electrical system restored
- New leather interior throughout (Natural color Palomino 1068)
- All chrome elements professionally refinished
Body & Finish
- Extensive structural body restoration
- Replacement of front and rear wings and floor panels
- Front and rear sections restored to factory standards
- Finished in its original grey colour DB 180, enhanced with a high-quality clear coat
Condition
The car presents today in exceptional condition, both mechanically and cosmetically.
It offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully sorted and highly usable 190 SL with strong provenance.
Location
Toulouse, France
A complete history file is available, including restoration records and photographic documentation.
A superb collector’s car, equally suited for driving enjoyment, concours events, or long-term investment.
Serious enquiries only.
Condition & Registration
Condition & Registration
- Registered
- Ready to drive
- Mille Miglia eligible
Self assessments
Engine (Seller assessment)
★★★★★
Paintwork (Seller assessment)
★★★★★
Interior (Seller assessment)
★★★★★
Technique (Seller assessment)
★★★★★
Inspection Report
Not available
Inspection Report
Not available
Have this vehicle inspected by experts!
- Transparency over 128 inspection points
- Condition grades for each component
- Paint thickness measurement
Technical Details
Technical Details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model series
- SL-Class
- Model name
- 190 SL
- Manufacturer code
- W 121 B II
- First registration date
- 11/1955
- Year of manufacture
- 1955
- Mileage (read)
- 100 km
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- Not provided
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Convertible (Roadster)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 77/105
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 1897
- Cylinders
- 4
- Doors
- Not provided
- Steering
- Left (LHD)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- 4
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual Configuration
Individual Configuration
- Exterior color
- Grey
- Manufacturer color name
- DB180
- Interior color
- Beige
- Interior material
- Leather
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