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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

1961 · 95,419 miles · Manual · Gloss Black 040

£179,995

Listed today at Bruce Greetham. Last checked today.

£40,000 above the median asking price

Compared with 5 other Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale on Vertar (1959 to 1962). Median £139,995.

£95k£185k

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Key facts

Year: 1961
Mileage: 95,419 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 1.9-litre four-cylinder
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Roadster
Colour: Gloss Black 040
Doors: 2
Generation: W121

About this car

This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a right-hand-drive example of the W121 roadster, a configuration seldom seen. It began life in Singapore and is finished in Gloss Black (040) over tan leather, with a light tan soft top, oatmeal carpets and white wall tyres. It has a four-speed manual gearbox and is described as matching numbers.

A restoration by Dr Classics between 2016 and 2018 is said to have cost over 95,000 euros, and the invoices are filed in date order. The history file goes back to the early 1970s, with MOT certificates from 1974. The service book and manuals are present, with historic stamps from new, and all keys are included.

The car retains its original Solex carburettors and a push-button starter, and is reported to start without hesitation. Listed mileage is 95,419.

Written by Vertar from Bruce Greetham’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Mercedes-Benz historic factory data (105 PS); weight, top speed and 0-60 omitted as published figures could not be confirmed).

Power: 104 bhp
Engine: 1,897 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated