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£43,957
38-Years-Owned 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
United States • 18 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, repainted red over black leather, has been owned for 38 years and features dual Weber carburetors and a four-speed manual transmission. Despite recent mechanical attention, the listing notes various body blemishes, underside corrosion, and rust holes in the front floors, suggesting a need for substantial reconditioning.
Condition
5
The car has been repainted and has various blemishes around the body. There is corrosion on the underside and rust holes in the front floors. While the mechanicals appear to have been maintained (carburetors repaired, fuel pump and filter serviced), these significant cosmetic and structural issues indicate a condition below average.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
12104010022565
Odometer:
44,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1.9-Liter Inline-Four Dual Weber Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted Red Black Leather Upholstery 13″ Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps Black Soft Top AM/FM Radio Rear Kinder Seat Data Card Copy
This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL was acquired by the seller in 1988, and it has been refinished in red over black leather.
The car is powered by a 1.9-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is equipped with dual Weber carburetors, a black soft top, 13″ steel wheels with body-color hubcaps, an AM/FM radio, and a rear “Kinder” jump seat.
This 190SL is now offered with a copy of the factory data card, an owner’s manual, partial service records, literature, a tool kit, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
Finished from the factory in White, the car was repainted red some time ago and features a replacement black soft top.
The seller notes various blemishes around the body as shown in the gallery.
Steel 13″ wheels wear chrome trim rings, hubcaps wit...
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£10,128
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£80,937
Median Price (Since 2020)
£261,150
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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