£240,672 • £52,620 - £78,930
The Pierre Strinati Collection 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster with Hardtop
France • 30 Jan 2026 • Lot 128
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster, part of the Pierre Strinati Collection, boasts exceptional originality and low mileage (4,612 km). Purchased new by Mr. Strinati's mother, it features a rare hardtop and presents a unique opportunity for collectors, though recommissioning is necessary after a period of inactivity.
Condition
8
The car is described as outstandingly original and in a remarkable state of preservation, with only 4,612 kilometers believed to be from new. While it retains many original features like the Karl Baisch luggage and touch-up paint, recommissioning is required due to inactivity.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
121.040-6.502.538
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Odometer:
2,866 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
• Purchased new by Mr Strinati's mother • Believed only 4,612 kilometres from new • Outstandingly original • Complete with its original Karl Baisch fitted luggage This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was purchased new by Madame Jeanne Strinati, Pierre Strinati's mother, on 28th June 1956 from Etoilauto SA, Mercedes-Benz's exclusive dealer in Geneva.
She part-exchanged her 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180, which she had bought in November 1955 (both bills on file).
The 190 SL was painted black with matching hardtop and a white natural interior (1097).
It was also fitted with five whitewall tyres.
Interestingly, there is no structure for a convertible hood, and all in-period photographs of the car show it with the hardtop on.
It would seem it was never taken off.
We were told that Mr Strinati did not like to get cold and so preferred closed cars to convertibles.
Perhaps was his mother the same? One of the most original 190 SLs Bonhams has seen, it is still fitted with its rubber carpet at the front, r...
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£20,405
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£82,645
Median Price (Since 2020)
£261,150
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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