With every Mercedes-Benz open-top SL roadster comes a promise of a beautifully crafted, elegant and usable experience, and it all started with the W121 190 SL.

Pitched as a more affordable alternative to the 300 SL, the 190 SL offered a well-mannered prestige car with an even temperament.

While there was something for those persuaded by the comfort, quality and refinement of the 190 SL, the motorsports heritage was also evident in the make-up of the monocoque chassis and its potential on the race track.

To most, the first generation of the SL offers a decadent glamour of the 1950s.

With just ~562 RHD examples built, the 190 SL also offers genuine head-turning appeal and exclusivity.

Naturally, genuine RHD UK market 190 SLs are hard to find, and Trade Classics presents you with the perfect candidate for those looking for a solid and complete project.

Owned by the same family since 1973, this dark blue example has a black interior and is fitted with the optional third seat.

It has...