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Mercedes-Benz : 190-Series SL

Sale price: $154,950.00 make an offer

Car location: United States

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Model:
190-Series
Year:
1960
Mileage:
5,769
Engine:
1.9 L 4 cyl OHC naturally asperated
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Mercedes-Benz : 190-Series SL for sale

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1960 MERCEDES BENZ 190SL ROADSTER
 Very strong number 2 vehicle.   Recent $65. 00 cosmetic and partial mechanical restoration of a very solid car. completed by a recognized 190SL specialist.   All receipts are available for inspection. I have full documentation of the work performed. there is a clear NJ vehicle title (USA).   Stated mileage is as reflected on the car's odometer.   The actual total vehicle mileage is not known.

This is a very solid original car. and one of the few that is still wearing its Mercedes Benz lacquer paint.  

BODY: White Lacquer (DB 158 Weis-Grau)

INTERIOR: New Red Leather (Rott 1079)

CARPET: New Red German Square Weave with matching sisal floor mats

SOFT TOP: New Black Canvas German cloth with correct tan crosshatch pattern headliner

HARD TOP: Large Window - Weis Grau with Wilton Wool Headliner

The following things have been completed as a part of this extensive restoration;

All major chrome pieces (bumpers. bumper caps. overriders. grill. stone guards. door trim. etc. ) were stripped. repaired. and re-plated to SHOW CHROME standards. and hand fitted to the carComplete restoration and hand fitting of the new top in German cloth. with new bows. covering. and trim as necessaryStripping. cleaning. rustproofing. painting. and sound deadening of the very solid no rust floors (see photos)
Complete restoration of the seat frames. springs. and paddingComplete restoration of the interior in Rott 1079 red leather (seats. door panels. dash. rear panels. and all leather trim)
Replacement of the windshield seal and all rubber seals. custom hand fitting of the WS frame and assembly Lacquer paint touched up. resprayed. and blended as necessary to restore the finish New German square weave carpets. with matching protective sisal floor matsBrake system inspected and repaired. including new ate master cylinder. new hard & flex brake lines. new wheel cylinders. as necessarySolex ADDHE carburetors and linkage inspected. adjusted. and balancedCylinder Head re-torqued and valves serviced and adjustedExhaust system inspected. repaired. and aligned. with new Mercedes Benz muffler. resonator. and exhaust hangersOriginal 1960 Becker Europa radio completely restored by Becker Radio NA. (Not the later radio pictured in some photos)New trunk rubber sealNew trunk tab. lock cylinder. and keys
Minor dent repairs as necessary

Prior to the current restoration efforts by Bob Platz. the cylinder head of this engine was removed and completely rebuilt/restored by Metric Motors of Canoga Park. CA. There are approximately 2000 miles on the restored cylinder head. The fuel tank was also removed. professionally cleaned and sealed. and reinstalled. with a new sump drain plug and fuel pickup screen.   The car also received four new Bilstein shock absorbers. 6 new wheel cylinders. and flex brake lines. and the brake booster was cleaned and serviced.

The tires are new Coker WWW radials with less than 50 miles on the set. The spare tire is also new. and has never been driven on.

This is one of the finest 190SL cars available today. and in the most sought after color combination (original colors IAW the data plates & build sheet). This fresh restoration has not attempted to create a concours show car or museum piece. but rather a very high restoration that remains drivable. It would take very little to elevate this car to concours status if you choose to do so.   I have more than $64K in restoration receipts available for inspection. as well as more receipts for parts and other work. performed during my 10 year ownership.

The car will include a complete tool kit with many original tools and a few reproductions. The car currently has a 123 distributor installed The 123 distributor is an electronic ignition model with 17 different advance curves that are selectable. including one for the Judson Supercharger. The original Bosch VJR 4 BR24 distributor will be included at the asking price. I have also maintained an extensive binder for this car containing all receipts. records. and a copy of the Daimler Benz build sheet. as provided by the MB Classic Center.

Contact me directly if you would like to view the car. see more photos. or have your questions answered.

This 190SL has been properly maintained with regular oil changes and service.   It is ready to be driven anywhere. This is a fresh. high end restoration of a very solid original high level driver vehicle.  

The asking price is in line with market valuation tools for a freshly restored #2 vehicle. as of September 2014.   This car is actually quite a bargain at this price. This is especially true since the hard top is included (normally a 10% plus up).    I will remain open to reasonable offers.   So please contact me directly to discuss this car further. arrange an appointment. or to see more photos.   These cars will only continue to increase in value.   This is your opportunity to buy low. and sell high down the road.

I am a private seller. NOT a dealer.   DO NOT send any money via paypal.   If you purchase this car. any form of payment offered WILL be independently verified by professionals. before the car or the title is released.   Please allow time for these verifications to be completed.   Thanks for looking at my 190SL.   This car is also listed elsewhere.   I reserve the right to end the listing at any time.  



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