£127,750 - £146,000
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
United States • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 113
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL underwent a comprehensive body-off restoration in 2013 by marque experts, finished in Tunis Beige Metallic with a Black leather interior and removable hardtop.
Displaying only 438 miles since restoration, this example is well-suited for various uses and is described as one of the finest examples available.
Condition
8
Body-off restoration, fresh condition
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
121.040.10.025444
Chassis No:
Odometer:
704 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Chassis No.
121.040.10.025444
Engine No.
121.928.10.003335
Body No.
A121.040.10.01274
The Mercedes-Benz SL line debuted in February 1954 at the International Motor Sports Show in New York, where Mercedes-Benz simultaneously unveiled the competition-focused 300 SL and the more accessible 190 SL.
While the 300 SL was rooted in motorsport, the 190 SL was conceived as a refined touring car, offering strong sporting character wrapped in a shared design language.
A factory-optional hardtop added year-round usability and a more intimate, enclosed driving environment.
Positioned to compete directly with sporting contemporaries such as the Porsche 356, the 190 SL was powered by a 1.9-liter inline four-cylinder engine with dual Solex carburetors.
Engineering highlights included modern unibody construction that delivered confident handling, independent front suspension, a low-pivot swing axle, and power-ventilated drum brakes derived from the flagship 300 SL.
This 190 SL rece...
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£20,405
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£82,645
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£261,150
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