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£43,308

21-Years-Owned 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

United States • 17 Sept 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a US-market example, features a desirable black exterior with a red leather interior and a four-speed manual transmission. The car has been in the same ownership for 21 years, though it requires significant reconditioning due to noted rust, paint blemishes, and non-functional accessories.

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Condition 

4

The car has multiple cosmetic issues including chipped paint on hubcaps, exterior paint wear, rust on bumpers and body corners, and corrosion on the undercarriage. Mechanically, the driver-side windshield wiper, horn, and Becker radio do not work. Leaks are noted from the engine, transmission, and rear end, and the generator light is illuminated at cold idle.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

12104010020769

Odometer:

83,000 miles

Reg Number:

020769

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1.9-Liter Inline-Four Four-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Big-Window Hardtop Black Convertible Top Red Leather Upholstery 13" Steel Wheels
This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is finished in black over red leather and is powered by a 1.9-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

Equipment includes a silver/grey removable hardtop, a black convertible top, 13″ steel wheels with body-color hubcaps, a Becker Europa AM/FM radio, and twin Solex carburetors.

Acquired by the owner in 2005 and previously offered , this 190SL is now offered again at no reserve by K2 Motorcars, a , on consignment in Florida with manufacturer’s literature, a tool roll, a car cover, and a New York registration document.

The car is finished in Black (040) and features a silver large-window hardtop and a replacement black soft top.

The selling dealer notes the car was repainted over 30 years ago.

Blemishes include chipped black paint on the wheel hubcaps, exterior paint wear, and rust on...

Points of note

£10,128

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£80,937

Median Price (Since 2020)

£261,150

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