Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121 BII)

MATCHING
NUMBERS & COLOURS

HARDTOP IN
VEHICLE COLOR

INITIAL DELIVERY
SWITZERLAND

FIRST
LEATHER

FIRST
PAINT

Technical specifications

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz

Model

190 SL Roadster

Model series

W 121 BII

Mileage

59.953 km

Period of production

1955 - 1963

Year of construction

1956

Initial registration

31.08.1959

Engine

R4, 1897 ccm

Performance (hp)

77 kW / 105 PS

Transmission

4-Gear manual transmission

Fuel

Benzin

Steering

LHD

Exterior

Silver grey met. (DB180)

Interior

Leather blue (333)

General inspection

New

Assessment

Matching-Numbers

Historic Plate

Equipment and special features

First paint & firs leather
Completely original
Matching Numbers
Full History
Initial delivier - Switzerlannd
It was stored in a garage from 1969 to 2010

Condition and technology

Very good technical condition
Smooth running engine

Documents and documentation

Copy of the Daimler-Benz Datacard
Swiss Title in Copy
Original Servicebook(1960 - 1995)
Several pictures & invoices
Original on Board folder

car description

This 190 SL is an absolute sensation! It was transferred to Switzerland on the 26^th of August 1959, customs cleared and initially delivered to a Mercedes dealer in Zurich. The commissioning took place on 31.08.1959 by the dealer himself. On the 21^st of November 1962 the car went over to Mr. Fritz Rhein and remained in Zurich. Mr. Rhein sold the car on the 29^th of May 1969 further to Kloten (CH) to Mr. Hugo Staehlin. Mr. Staehlin decommissioned the car immediately – the car was supposed to stay in his Garage during his 3 years abroad. In the end the car was dry and jacked up in Mr. Staehlin's garage in Switzerland until it was sold to the current owner on October 6, 2010.

According to the owner, the car is almost completely in the first paint. The paint measurement confirms the statement. Except for the trunk lid, the car has between 50 and 90 nm. Only the trunk lid was apparently repainted once and has between 190 and 236 nm.

Besides the paint, of course, the interior is still completely original. The leather, discoloured of course, is the absolute epitome of patina. In addition, it is also technically flawless. It starts smoothly, hangs tight on the gas and runs fantastically smooth.

This 190 SL is an absolute collector's item which is extremely hard to find in such an original condition.

History of the series

The 190 SL was conceived as a sporty touring car alongside the 300 SL to expand business in the American market. The idea for the vehicle came from the American general importer Max Hoffmann, who brought it to the attention of the Board of Management and finally convinced them to go ahead with it. In 1954, the 190 SL was presented for the first time at the New York Auto Show and aroused much enthusiasm. It was then further revised to make it look closer to the 300 SL and finally presented in its final form at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1955.

Technically, the vehicle was based on the Ponton saloon (W 121). Described at the time as a "touring sports car", the 190 SL had many of the same styling elements as its "big brother", the 300 SL, especially the front end. Technically, however, much was taken over from the Ponton models, such as the chassis and the floor assembly. The carburetor engine, on the other hand, was newly developed especially for the 190 SL (M 121 B II).

A vehicle with a sporty look and high suitability for everyday use which is still very much admired today.

Price

179.000,00 € (VAT not applicable)

This offer and the information contained therein are non-binding. Errors, omissions and prior sale excepted.

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